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tutored

|tu/tored|

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/ˈtuːtərd/

🇬🇧

/ˈtjuːtəd/

(tutor)

private teacher

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'tutor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tutor', where 'tut-' meant 'to watch over'.

Historical Evolution

'tutor' changed from the Old French word 'tutour' and eventually became the modern English word 'tutor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to watch over or protect', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to teach or instruct'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tutor'.

She tutored the student in mathematics.

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Last updated: 2025/01/25 07:59