Synonyms of teaching

teaching 1 of 2

noun

ˈtē-chiŋ 

as in education

the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another

a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• education
• schooling
• instruction
• training
• tutoring
• tuition
• tutelage
• pedagogy
• preparation
• development
• cultivation
• coaching
• conditioning
• higher education
• improvement
• higher learning
• pedagogics
• didactics
• guidance
• direction
• enlightenment
• nurturing
• readying
• edification
• nurturance

teaching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of teach

as in educating

to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field

a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• educating
• schooling
• training
• tutoring
• instructing
• indoctrinating
• coaching
• lecturing
• guiding
• mentoring
• lessoning
• preaching
• preparing
• informing
• grounding
• drilling
• homeschooling
• inculcating
• priming
• instilling
• leading
• moralizing
• introducing
• catechizing
• qualifying
• habilitating
• edifying
• rearing
• directing
• retraining
• enlightening
• showing
• implanting
• familiarizing
• imparting (to)
• briefing
• fitting
• reteaching
• initiating
• reeducating
• reschooling
• versing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of teaching

Noun

Experts who developed a consensus statement on postoperative pain management have similarly recommended teaching patients before surgery that a realistic goal is improving function rather than necessarily achieving zero pain. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

For me, as a pulmonary vascular disease specialist who treats patients with blood clots and pulmonary embolisms, this case highlights an important teaching moment. — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Rodrigues advocates for establishing age-appropriate limits, transparency with parents, parental consent and safety controls while teaching students how to use AI and digital tools responsibly. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

These educators are often responsible for teaching across several subjects and grade levels. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026