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Teachings

Noun / ˈti:tʃɪŋz / Another word for teachings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Teachings refer to the lessons or principles that someone teaches.

Synonyms & similar words

commandment teaching precept didactics instruction pedagogy education educationalactivity lessons principles doctrines precepts instruction education training tutoring coaching mentoring guidance direction counsel advice teachings wisdom knowledge enlightenment philosophy ideology

Synonyms by register

Formal

instruction doctrine pedagogy didacticism

Informal

lessons pointers tips guidance

Literary

lore wisdom precepts

Antonyms

ignorance unlearning misinformation confusion doubt disbelief

Common collocations

  • ancient teachings
  • religious teachings
  • spiritual teachings
  • philosophical teachings
  • moral teachings
  • his teachings
  • her teachings
  • the teachings of

Word family

noun teaching
verb teach
adjective teachable

Usage note

Teachings refers to the body of knowledge or principles imparted by someone, often in a formal or religious context. It is the plural form of 'teaching', which can also be used as a gerund.

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Example sentences

  1. My teacher's teachings have helped me to become a better student.
  2. The teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. inspired many people to fight for civil rights.
  3. The teachings of Confucius are still studied in China today.
  4. I learned a lot from my grandmother's teachings about gardening.
  5. The teachings of Jesus Christ are found in the Bible.

Quotes

  • "The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see." - Alexandra K. Trenfor
  • "Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats
  • "Teaching is the greatest act of optimism." - Colleen Wilcox

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