I was given training in that school.
Source: tatoeba (29005)
Training
/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/
Synonyms for "training" (187 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
Noun(14 words)
educationability-buildinganimal trainingapprenticingavoidancebreedingcoachcoachingconcept masteryconditionconditioningconflict resolutiondevelopmentaldisciplinary training
acclimationacclimatizationaccommodationaccustomingadaptionadjustmentapprenticeshiparrangementbackgroundbasic trainingbreakingbreaking-inbreedingbriefingcase hardeningclearing the decksconditioningcultivationdevelopment
Verb(4 words)
acquire a skillbreak in a horsecapacitate workerscivilize children
Adjective(1 words)
capacitating exercise
Strong matches (56)
Noun(28 words)
disciplinedourahdrilldrillseducateeducate verbeducatingeducationaleducationsexercisesfitness activityformacióngentlinggroominghabituateinculcationindoctrinatingindoctrinationinitiationinstruct
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Verb(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
dutch praktijk
Related words (93)
manufacturemilitary trainingmobilizationnaturalizationnurturenurturingon-the-job trainingorientationplanningpracticeprearrangementpreliminariespreliminarypreliminary actpreliminary steppreppreparationpreparatory studypreparingprepping
Show 27 more words
Noun(39 words)
masteringmath practicemindfulnessmost academic disciplinenib calligraphyobedience trainingonboardingpasticheperformance workshopphysical activitypracticepractice a skillpractice assignmentpractice cutting linespractice no contactpractice setpracticespracticingpractisingpraxis
Show 19 more words
precision practicepreparationpreparatorypreparerehearsingromanian practicăschoolskillingskills trainingsmarteningstrong educational backgroundstudiesstudytrapshootingtrial hearingtutortutoringwater feature practicewoodshed
Determiner(2 words)
non environmental resourcesthe discipline
Adjective(5 words)
ongoing practicepractice activitypractice qualifying examprejudicial thinkingprofessional preparation
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: education, ability-building, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation.
- Sentence evidence is available for training, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "training".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "training"
Keep "training" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "training" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "training", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "training" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
22 entriesadvanced trainingagility trainingapprenticeshipbasic trainingcalisthenicscoachcoachingconditioningcoursedrillendurance trainingobedience trainingorientationpracticeprofessional trainingrehearsal
Showing 16 of 22 words.
Collocations
10 entriessports trainingteacher trainingtraining camptraining materialstraining moduletraining plantraining programtraining scheduletraining sessiontraining workshop
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
There is a training camp with the club.
Source: tatoeba (62889)
To teach Alex, Pepperberg used a special form of training.
Source: tatoeba (67110)
Military training is training given to soldiers.
Source: tatoeba (237786)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "training"?
Closest matches include education, ability-building, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "training"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.