Teaching Definition & Meaning

teaching
noun
  1. the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"
  2. a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"
  3. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded"

"Teaching" in song lyrics

See how teaching is used in real songs:

  • "Who move with the legion, learn from the teaching"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang
  • "Featuring Gods and Earths of poor and righteous teaching"
    Cilvaringz — Razasharp
  • "I usually wear a cap and gown when I'm teaching"
    D-Nice f/ KRS-One — The TR 808 is Coming

Usage tips for "teaching"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "teaching" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for teaching to find words that pair well.

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