pioneer
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
pi · o · neer
ˌpaɪ · ə · ˈnɪr
English Definition
n./v. first to do something
Significado en Español
pionero, precursor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người tiên phong, người mở đường
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Example Sentence
He was a pioneer of modern science.
他是现代科学先锋。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pioneer(opening up person)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the early 1800s, many adventurous settlers moved west to make new territories their home. Which word is closest in meaning to “pioneer”?
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A
Follower
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B
Settler
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C
Tourist
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D
Merchant
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B — Settler.
“pioneer” means n./v. first to do something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She was a ______ in space travel, one of the first women ever to fly.
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A
follower
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B
latecomer
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C
pioneer
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D
imitator
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C — pioneer.
“pioneer” means n./v. first to do something
Common questions about “pioneer”
What does “pioneer” mean?
pioneer — n./v. first to do something. In Chinese: 先锋，开拓者，带头人.
How do you pronounce “pioneer”?
pioneer is pronounced /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pi · o · neer.
How do you use “pioneer” in a sentence?
He was a pioneer of modern science. (他是现代科学先锋。)
What are synonyms for “pioneer”?
trailblazer, forerunner — all close in meaning to pioneer (n./v. first to do something).
Is “pioneer” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. pioneer appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pioneer”?
pioneer(opening up person)
