apprentice
Translation
apprentice, trainee, novice
Examples
He works as an apprentice electrician.
He works as an apprentice electrician.
She was an apprentice to a master craftsman.
She was an apprentice to a master craftsman.
Grammar Patterns
an ((apprentice)) [occupation] a trainee in a particular job He works as an apprentice electrician.
an ((apprentice)) to sb. a learner under a skilled person She was an apprentice to a master craftsman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trainee, learner, novice. Antonyms: master, expert
Etymology
From Old French 'aprentis' (learner), from 'aprendre' (to learn), from Latin 'apprehendere' (to grasp, to learn).
Memory Tips
An 'apprentice' must 'apprehend' (learn/grasp) the skills of their trade.