Synonyms for
Apprentice
Definition
An apprentice is someone who is learning a skill or trade from a more experienced person.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- apprentice carpenter
- apprentice electrician
- apprentice plumber
- apprentice chef
- apprentice mechanic
- apprentice lawyer
- apprentice to a master
Word family
Usage note
An apprentice is someone learning a trade or skill under a skilled worker. It implies a formal learning period, often with a contract, distinguishing it from a general learner or intern.
Example sentences
- The apprentice chef was excited to learn how to make a soufflé.
- The carpenter took on an apprentice to teach him the trade.
- The apprentice electrician was nervous to work on his first job alone.
- The young apprentice was eager to learn the ways of the ninja.
- The blacksmith's apprentice learned how to shape iron into horseshoes.
Quotes
“No matter how much you know, there's always more to learn. That's what the wise old men say. They say it's foolish to be satisfied with what you know. There's always something new out there to discover.” - R.A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard
“An apprentice near a temple will recite the scriptures untaught.” - Chinese Proverb
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.” - Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem