Synonyms for

Interns

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

Definition

Interns are students or trainees who work at a company or organization to gain practical experience in their field.

Synonyms & similar words

interne medicalintern houseman intern trainees apprentices students learners protégés applicants candidates novices beginners rookies greenhorns amateurs tyros neophytes fledglings recruits volunteers temporaries assistants helpers

Synonyms by register

Formal

trainees apprentices juniors rookies

Informal

newbies greenhorns rookies beginners

Antonyms

seniors veterans experts masters supervisors mentors

Common collocations

  • summer interns
  • paid interns
  • unpaid interns
  • medical interns
  • law interns
  • intern program
  • intern experience

Word family

noun intern
verb intern
adjective internal

Usage note

The word 'intern' is primarily used to refer to a student or recent graduate undergoing supervised practical training. While 'internal' shares a root, it refers to something within an organization or body, not a person in training.

Example sentences

  1. The interns are working hard to learn as much as they can.
  2. The company has a program for interns to gain experience.
  3. The interns are excited to work with professionals in their field.
  4. The interns are getting hands-on experience at the hospital.
  5. The interns are learning valuable skills they can use in the future.

Quotes

  • "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." - Beverly Sills
  • "The best way to predict your future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln
  • "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier

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