Synonyms for
Teachings
Definition
Teachings refer to the lessons or principles that someone teaches.
Synonyms & similar words
learn
instruct
precept
education
educationalactivity
teaching
instruction
teach
pedagogy
commandment
didactics
lessons
principles
doctrines
precepts
instruction
education
training
tutoring
coaching
mentoring
guidance
direction
counsel
advice
teachings
wisdom
knowledge
enlightenment
philosophy
ideology
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- ancient teachings
- religious teachings
- spiritual teachings
- philosophical teachings
- moral teachings
- his teachings
- her teachings
- the teachings of
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- My teacher's teachings have helped me to become a better student.
- The teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. inspired many people to fight for civil rights.
- The teachings of Confucius are still studied in China today.
- I learned a lot from my grandmother's teachings about gardening.
- 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