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UK/["/kəʊtʃ/"]/US/["/kəʊtʃ/"]/

Meaning of Coach

In simple words: A person who trains or teaches a sport.

Coach in a sentence

  • The coach gave us a great strategy for the game.
  • I need a coach to help me improve my tennis skills.
  • Our coach is very supportive and motivates us every day.
  • We traveled in a comfortable coach during our trip.
  • The company hired a coach to train the employees on leadership.
  • She prefers to travel by coach rather than by airplane.
  • The basketball coach encouraged the players to work as a team.

How to use Coach

Use 'coach' when referring to someone who helps others improve their skills, especially in sports. It can be informal when used in contexts outside sports, like life coaching.

Grammar pattern

coach + object (a team or individual)

Memory hint

Think of a basketball coach holding a clipboard, guiding players to victory.

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Collocations with Coach

Opposites of Coach

Common mistakes with Coach

  • Confusing 'coach' with 'trainer' – a trainer usually focuses on physical conditioning.
  • Using 'coach' as a verb incorrectly – remember it can be both a noun and a verb.
  • Saying 'coaching' without specifying who or what is being coached.

Compare Coach with Mentor, Trainer, Instructor, Teacher, Guide

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Frequently asked questions about Coach

What does Coach mean?

A person who trains or teaches a sport.

What is the definition of Coach?

a person who trains a person or team in sport

How do you use Coach in a sentence?

The coach gave us a great strategy for the game.

Can you give another example of Coach?

I need a coach to help me improve my tennis skills.

What are synonyms for Coach?

Common alternatives include mentor, trainer, instructor, teacher, guide.

What is the opposite of Coach?

Opposite meanings include player, spectator.

What words go with Coach?

It commonly pairs with good, successful, top, good, successful, top, express, private, luxury, go by, travel by, board, station, driver, holiday, by coach, in a/​the coach, on a/​the coach, royal, drive, ride in, drive, road, house, a coach and horses.

What are common mistakes when using Coach?

Confusing 'coach' with 'trainer' – a trainer usually focuses on physical conditioning. Using 'coach' as a verb incorrectly – remember it can be both a noun and a verb. Saying 'coaching' without specifying who or what is being coached.

How do you pronounce Coach?

US: /["/kəʊtʃ/"]/, UK: /["/kəʊtʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Coach?

Use 'coach' when referring to someone who helps others improve their skills, especially in sports. It can be informal when used in contexts outside sports, like life coaching.

What CEFR level is Coach?

"Coach" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.