teaches
word · lemma: teach
/ˈtitʃəz/
TEECH-uhz
/tˈiːtʃɪz/
TEECH-iz
Definition
This is the third person singular form of 'teach', meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it' gives knowledge or skills to someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Teaches' is only used for 'he', 'she', or 'it' in the present tense. Commonly seen when describing what a person does for a living or a habitual action. Do not use with 'I', 'we', or 'they'—use 'teach' instead.
Spanish: enseñaPortuguese (BR): ensinaPortuguese (PT): ensinaChinese (Simplified): 教Chinese (Traditional): 教Hindi: पढ़ाता है - सिखाता हैArabic: يُعلّمBengali: শেখানRussian: преподаётJapanese: 教えるVietnamese: dạyKorean: 가르친다Turkish: öğretirUrdu: پڑھاتا ہے - سکھاتا ہےIndonesian: mengajar
Example Sentences
She teaches English at the local school.
basic
My father teaches math to high school students.
basic
She teaches piano every Saturday.
basic
Ms. Lee teaches us new words in every class.
natural
He teaches by using fun games and activities.
natural
Sometimes experience teaches us more than books.
natural