tutored
/ˈtʃuː.tər/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈutɚd] /ˈtuː.t̬ɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈutɚd] /ˈtü-tər How to pronounce tutor (audio) ˈtyü-/ (ame, mw)
tutored — verb
- tutoredpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tutoreds3rd person singular
- tutoreding-ing form
- tutorededpast simple
1. to give a student or a small group of students extra teaching outside their regu
to give a student or a small group of students extra teaching outside their regular classes, usually for a fee, in order to help them improve in a particular subject
Rohan tutored his younger sister in math every Tuesday evening after her school let out.
tutor + [person] + in + [subject]
The retired chemistry teacher tutored three high school students for their college entrance exams.
tutor + [person] + for + [exam]
During summer break, Mia tutored children from low-income families at no charge.
A local volunteer group tutors struggling readers one-on-one after school in the community centre.
Esme tutored part-time at the university's writing centre while finishing her own degree.
- teach
broader meaning; teaching can happen in any setting, while tutoring is typically individual or small-group and often remedial
- coach
more common for skills, sports, or exam preparation; 'coach' often has a performance-improvement focus rather than general academic support
- mentor
a long-term relationship involving career or personal guidance beyond a single subject; 'tutor' is narrower and subject-specific
- learn
the learner receives instruction rather than giving it
文法句型
tutor + [person] + in + [subject]
tutor + [person] + for + [test/subject]
[Person] tutors [someone]
用法筆記
Object is typically a learner or a group. The subject's area of expertise often follows 'in' (tutor someone in physics); the purpose can follow 'for' (tutor someone for an exam). Frequently used in educational contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to be legally responsible for the care, protection, and well-being of a child or
to be legally responsible for the care, protection, and well-being of a child or of an adult who cannot look after themselves
After their parents died, Aunt Ayana was appointed to tutor the children until adulthood.
legal context: appointed to tutor
The court assigned a social worker to tutor the orphan until a permanent home was found.
In some legal systems, grandparents may tutor their grandchildren if both parents are unable to.
Devika was named in the will to tutor her niece and nephew after her sister passed away.
- guardian
a noun; the verb 'tutor' in this sense overlaps with 'act as a guardian', though 'guardian' is far more common in modern legal language
文法句型
tutor + [person] (as ward/child under care)
用法筆記
This sense is formal and appears almost exclusively in legal or official documents about child welfare and guardianship. Distinguish from sense 1 (PRIVATE TEACHING), where the focus is on academic instruction rather than legal custody.
常見錯誤
tutored — noun
1. someone who is hired to teach a student or a very small class in private, typica
someone who is hired to teach a student or a very small class in private, typically in exchange for payment and not as part of a formal school
Antonia worked as a private tutor for international students after finishing her TEFL certificate.
work as a tutor
The school hired a writing tutor to help students improve their essays and research papers.
Zayd's parents found him a maths tutor after his grades began to fall in the second term.
Mei met her English tutor twice a week at the public library near her apartment.
Niran's tutor helped him prepare for the piano exam by focusing on his weak spots in music theory.
- instructor
more formal and broader; can refer to anyone who teaches, including in driving schools or training workshops
- coach
focuses on skill development and performance (sports, exams, public speaking) rather than general academic subjects
- mentor
emphasises long-term personal or career guidance with a supportive relationship beyond pure instruction
- student
a student receives instruction; a tutor provides it
文法句型
a [subject] tutor
work as a tutor
hire a tutor
用法筆記
A 'tutor' is distinct from a 'teacher': a teacher works within a school system with a full class; a tutor works privately, often one-on-one. In British universities, 'tutor' can also refer to an academic advisor who guides a small group of students.