Synonyms for

Coach

Noun / kəʊtʃ / Another word for coach — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A coach is a person who trains and directs athletes in a sport.

Synonyms & similar words

carriage bus charabanc handler train autobus motorcoach jitney motorbus omnibus tutor manager trainer instructor teacher mentor tutor guide adviser consultant counselor therapist manager supervisor director administrator boss leader captain commander chief head

Synonyms by register

Formal

instructor tutor mentor trainer

Informal

guide leader boss sherpa

Literary

charioteer guidepost

Antonyms

student pupil learner novice beginner amateur

Common collocations

  • life coach
  • business coach
  • sports coach
  • acting coach
  • coach bus
  • coach class
  • coach station
  • coach driver

Word family

noun coach
verb coach
adjective coaching

Usage note

The word 'coach' can refer to a person who trains or instructs, or a type of vehicle. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

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Example sentences

  1. The coach taught the players how to improve their skills.
  2. The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.
  3. The coach cheered on the players from the sidelines.
  4. The coach helped the team come up with a game plan.
  5. The coach pushed the players to do their best.

Quotes

  • The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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