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coach

 
 
pronunciation:
koch
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A coach is a person who trains and teaches people in sports.
My dad played soccer when he was young, and now he is the coach of our soccer team after school.
 
synonyms:
trainer
similar words:
director
definition 2: A coach is a person who trains or teaches a student in a special area, such as singing, acting, or a school subject.
A voice coach teaches people how to sing correctly.
synonyms:
tutor
similar words:
instructor, teacher
definition 3: A coach is something to ride in that is pulled by horses. A coach has four wheels and an outside seat for the driver.
Before there were cars, many people rode in coaches.
 
synonyms:
carriage
similar words:
stagecoach
definition 4: A coach is a kind of bus. It is a bus that travels between different cities.
They took a coach from Chicago to New York City.
 
synonyms:
bus
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: coaches, coaching, coached
definition: When someone coaches you, they train, teach, or get you ready for something.
Mrs. James is coaching the swim team this year.
synonyms:
train
similar words:
discipline, drill, educate, exercise, guide, instruct, prepare, prime, teach, tutor
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