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prentice

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛntɪs]

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Learn how to use prentice in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “work and learning”

(noun) a prentice is a young person who is learning a trade or skill from someone who is more experienced. Think of it like someone who is being taught how to do a job by a master or expert.

Example

The prentice learned a lot from working beside the master carpenter.

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The prentice did not seem interested in the skills he was supposed to learn.

Example

What skills is the prentice learning in his apprenticeship?

Context: “work and learning”

(verb) to prentice means to act as a prentice or to train someone in a skill. It’s like when someone is showing you how to do your job and you are practicing under their guidance.

Example

He will prentice the new workers to help them learn quickly.

Example

She decided not to prentice anyone this year due to her busy schedule.

Example

Will you prentice the younger kids in the art of baking?

How to pronounce prentice

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛntɪs]

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