apprentice
Translation
apprentice, trainee, novice
Examples
He worked as an apprentice to a master carpenter.
He worked as an apprentice to a master carpenter.
The young apprentice learned quickly from her mentor.
The young apprentice learnt quickly from her mentor.
Grammar Patterns
((an apprentice to sb.)) a learner under someone's instruction He was an apprentice to a baker.
((an apprentice [trade])) a learner in a specific field She is an apprentice plumber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trainee, novice, learner; Antonyms: master, expert
Etymology
From Old French 'aprentis' (learner), from 'aprendre' (to learn), ultimately from Latin 'apprehendere' (to grasp). Same root as 'apprehension'.
Memory Tips
An 'apprentice' must 'apprehend' (grasp/learn) a new skill.