Definitions

coach

[kohch] / koʊtʃ /

NOUN

instructor, usually in recreation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mentor teacher trainer

STRONG

educator skipper tutor

WEAK

drill instructor physical education instructor

Antonyms

WEAK

player pupil student

NOUN

carriage

Synonyms

STRONG

bus car chaise charabanc perambulator stage train vehicle victoria

WEAK

fourwheeler gocart tallyho

Antonyms

WEAK

player pupil student

VERB

instruct, usually in recreation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

teach train tutor

STRONG

cram drill educate hone prepare ready school

WEAK

break in lay it out for lick into shape pull one's coat put through the grind put through the mill

Antonyms

STRONGEST

learn

WEAK

accept listen

Example Sentences

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When they hired McVay in 2017, he became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

To address the glaring discrepancy, the league established the “Rooney rule” in 2003, requiring teams to interview at least two minority candidates for head coach and other senior management vacancies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Head coach Brendon McCullum said England must deal with the "backlash" to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Meusborn, 65, said he would love to stay involved with Sierra Canyon as an assistant but is done as a head coach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Penelope walked him to the crossroads to wait for the coach.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

coach

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