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Antonyms for tyro

Grammar : Noun
Spell : tahy-roh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtaɪ roʊ

Definition of tyro

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Medieval Latin tyro, variant of Latin tiro (plural tirones) "young soldier, recruit, beginner," of unknown origin.
  • noun beginner
Example sentences :
  • A tyro in the art of war could see that much of the strategy that was going on.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • Any tyro in the logics will tell thee that the onus of proving lies with the accuser.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • To the Wondrous Vision he said something which caused her to glance over at the Tyro.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • The Tyro she allowed to stand, vouchsafing him only the most careless recognition.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • As an object of redress the Tyro struck him as eminently suitable.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • The Tyro extracted a bill from his modest roll and handed it over.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • "My name's not Daddleskink," the Tyro informed him morosely.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • "Well, I suppose—that is—I thought perhaps you—" floundered the Tyro, reddening.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • At sight of the Tyro, his joke which he had so highly esteemed, returned to his mind.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • The Tyro struck at his bigger opponent, the blow falling short.
  • Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams

Synonyms for tyro

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