tutor
noun
1. a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
Similar word(s): coach
Definition categories: person, instructor, teacher
Sentences with tutor as a noun:
- He passed the difficult class with help from his tutor.
verb
1. be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
- She tutored me in Spanish
Definition categories: communication, instruct, learn, teach
2. act as a guardian to someone
Definition categories: social, interrelate, relate
Sentences with tutor as a verb:
- To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics.