Apprentice

Quick meaning: Apprentice is a noun meaning A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

Meaning

A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
2. (transitive) To be an apprentice to.
3. (dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
4. (historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.

Example Sentences

He was apprenticed to a local employer.

His father had apprenticed him to a silk merchant.

Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.

Scottish rail suppliers have told the Government that they can only reach their target of employing 500 apprentices if they are given a clear pipeline of work, rather than having to endure the current stop-go programme.

Word Forms

• apprentices
• apprentise
• apprenticing
• apprenticed

Synonyms for apprentice

Depending on context, synonyms include learner, prentice.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prentice, learner, inexperienced, trainee, internship, training.

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