English Reference
noun · verb

teaching

n. · v.
US /ˈtitʃɪŋ/ UK /tˈiːtʃɪŋ/ teach·ing UK spelling teachings

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    n.the job or activity of educating students in a school or college.

    n.the professional practice or occupation of an educator. Often uncountable when referring to the career path.

    Simple

    She decided to go into teaching because she wanted to help children learn.

    In context

    After a decade in the corporate sector, he transitioned into teaching, finding the classroom environment far more rewarding than the boardroom.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Religion

    n.the ideas or lessons taught by a religious leader or a famous thinker.

    n.a body of doctrine, principles, or ideas advocated by a religious, philosophical, or political authority.

    Simple

    The monk spoke about the teachings of the Buddha during the ceremony.

    In context

    Scholars continue to debate the ethical implications of his teachings, particularly regarding social responsibility and individual wealth.

  3. 03 A1 Beginner

    v.the act of showing someone how to do something or giving them information.

    v.the present participle or gerund of 'teach', describing the ongoing action of providing instruction.

    Simple

    He is currently teaching a history class at the local high school.

    In context

    Teaching advanced calculus requires not only a deep understanding of the subject but also the ability to simplify complex abstract concepts.

Usage teaching in sustainable


Etymology 1

From Middle English teching, techinge, from Old English tǣċing, tǣċung (“instruction, direction, teaching”), equivalent to teach + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English techinge, techynge, techende, techand, from Old English tǣċende, from Proto-Germanic taikijandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic taikijaną (“to show, point out”), equivalent to teach + -ing.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Old English tǣċing
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
Updated