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coach-like

|coach-like|

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/koʊtʃ-laɪk/

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/kəʊtʃ-laɪk/

(coach)

guidance or transport

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
coachcoachescoachingcoachescoachedcoachedcoachingcoachingcoachescoaching
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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who trains or instructs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

resembling or characteristic of a coach, especially in behavior or appearance.

His coach-like demeanor inspired the team.

Synonyms

mentor-likeinstructive

Antonyms

uncoaching

Last updated: 2025/07/21 10:14