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Intern

Verb / ˈɪntɜ:n / Another word for intern — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An intern is a student or recent graduate who works in a job to gain experience.

Synonyms & similar words

interne medicalintern houseman trainee apprentice assistant learner novice rookie protégé fellow resident student volunteer temp extern residency

Synonyms by register

Formal

trainee apprentice internship participant

Informal

newbie rookie stagiaire

Antonyms

leader manager supervisor boss director chief head

Common collocations

  • summer intern
  • medical intern
  • legal intern
  • intern position
  • intern program
  • intern experience
  • intern duties

Word family

noun intern
verb intern
adjective internal

Usage note

The word 'intern' can be used as both a noun (a person) and a verb (to place someone in an internship). As an adjective, 'internal' relates to something within or inside.

Example sentences

  1. I want to be an intern at a hospital when I grow up.
  2. My cousin is currently an intern at a tech company.
  3. The intern is responsible for answering phones and filing paperwork.
  4. She was excited to start her internship at the advertising agency.
  5. The intern learned a lot about the industry during his time at the company.

Quotes

  • I was an intern for two years before I got my first job. - Mindy Kaling
  • I was an intern at W magazine. I interned every summer. - Karlie Kloss
  • I was an intern at SNL, and then I interned at Late Night With Conan O'Brien. - John Mulaney

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