teaching

Definition

  • noun: the job or profession of a teacher
  • noun: the act, practice, or profession of a 'teacher'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: breeding, instruction, education

Examples

  • He enjoys 'teaching' his students about history.

  • She is 'teaching' us (how to use) sign language.

  • the 'teachings' [='lessons'] 'of' the Bible

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Or is it no longer your ambition to become an Auror? Well, it was, but I was told to have to get an Outstanding in my O.W.L. So you did, when Professor Snape was teaching Potions. However, Professor Slughorn's perfectly happy to accept N.E.W.T. students with "Exceeds Expectations". Brilliant, um... (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince