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coach

|coach|

B1

🇺🇸

/koʊtʃ/

🇬🇧

/kəʊtʃ/

guidance or transport

Etymology
Etymology Information

'coach' originates from Hungarian, specifically the word 'kocsi,' where 'kocsi' meant 'carriage.'

Historical Evolution

'kocsi' transformed into the French word 'coche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coach' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a carriage for travel,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'trainer' and 'bus.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who trains and instructs athletes or sports teams.

The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.

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Noun 2

a large, comfortable bus used for long journeys.

We traveled to the city by coach.

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Noun 3

a private tutor who prepares students for exams.

He hired a coach to help him with his math.

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Verb 1

to train or instruct someone in a particular skill or sport.

She coaches the local soccer team.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39