apprentice
Apprentice (noun) means someone learning a skilled trade by working under an experienced person. Example: “She started as a plumber's apprentice at sixteen.”
How to Use Apprentice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA beginner learning a trade on the job, usually under a more experienced worker.
Word Forms
apprenticed past tense, apprentices plural, apprentices singular
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Etymology
From Old French aprentis, related to apprendre, "to learn" — from the same root as apprehend.
Rhymes for apprentice
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What does “apprentice” mean?
The word “apprentice” means someone learning a skilled trade by working under an experienced person. In plain terms, a beginner learning a trade on the job, usually under a more experienced worker.
How do you pronounce “apprentice”?
“Apprentice” is pronounced uh-PREHN-tihs (/əˈpɹɛntɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “apprentice” in a sentence?
Here is “apprentice” used in a sentence: “She started as a plumber's apprentice at sixteen.”
What part of speech is “apprentice”?
Depending on how it is used, “apprentice” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “apprentice” come from?
The word “apprentice” comes from Old French. From Old French aprentis, related to apprendre, "to learn" — from the same root as apprehend.
Is “apprentice” a common word?
“Apprentice” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “apprentice” have?
“Apprentice” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone learning a skilled trade by working under an experienced person.
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