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Mentor

noun

A mentor is an experienced guide.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Mentor mean?

A mentor is an experienced guide.

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Dictionary definition

a trusted person who guides and supports someone who is learning.

Example sentences

Mentor in a sentence

easy

Our group used mentor during the class project.

medium

In team activities, mentor helps everyone work toward the same goal.

hard

Using mentor in my writing explained how students shared roles and solved problems together.

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Mentor

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Synonyms

Words like Mentor

guideCan be used as a similar word for mentor in some contexts.
advisorCan be used as a similar word for mentor in some contexts.
coachCan be used as a similar word for mentor in some contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

studentCan be used as a contrast for mentor in some contexts.
learnerCan be used as a contrast for mentor in some contexts.
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Word family

Mentor word family

Base word

mentor

verb

mentored

Guided someone while learning.

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