APPRENTICE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ə-ˈpren-təs

Definition of apprentice

as in assistant

a person who helps a more skilled person decided to be an apprentice to an electrician after he graduated

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as in novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity aware that she's only an apprentice in the medical field, she readily defers to her more experienced colleagues

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apprentice

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verb

as in to job

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Recent Examples of apprentice

Noun

Twenty years later, John (Pierre) is serving as an apprentice to an older, grouchier Hal. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Directed by Jon Favreau, the film premiered in theaters May 22 and follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his apprentice, Grogu, as they’re recruited by officer Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) to aid the New Republic. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Part of the Washington County community’s first significant wave of youth lacrosse players and a 2010 graduate of its high school, the critical care paramedic apprenticed as an assistant at his alma mater and is now the team’s sixth-year head coach. — Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026 The younger Angel played sax in the family band, went to barber college in Pasadena, apprenticed in Williams, then came home in 1950 to take over his father’s old shop along Route 66. — Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for apprentice

Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice

Noun

This one was especially meaningful for 2010 Morton graduate Jimmy McCormack, an experienced assistant, including the previous two seasons as the Trojans’ offensive coordinator.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
O’Leary has helped himself by adding lots of experienced assistant coaches and former head coaches.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of assistant

Noun

The Jackson campaign had commandeered the green room Bottoms and her aides were supposed to use for the event.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
While aides for the Sussexes insist that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to become working royals in the future, Harry is said to be hoping to reconcile with his family and spend more time with his father.

— Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of aide

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Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is one of the best telescopes for beginner-to-intermediate stargazers who want to view deep-sky objects and appreciate assistance in manually locating the targets.

— Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of beginner

Verb

Previously a producer who would partner with the major studios on theatrical film releases, the Oracle heiress decided to go it alone and distribute her own movies.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The announcement comes as major prediction markets race to partner with Major League Baseball teams.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.

— Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.

— Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024