1. Synonyms and Antonyms:
- Synonyms: Think of other words that mean "to oversee or direct": manage, oversee, guide, direct, lead, monitor, regulate, control.
- Antonyms: What's the opposite of supervising? Leave alone, neglect, abandon, ignore.
2. Phrasal Verbs:
- Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and prepositions or adverbs that often have meanings different from the individual words. Look for phrasal verbs related to supervision, such as: "look after," "check up on," "keep an eye on," "see to," "take charge of."
3. Word Families:
- The base word "supervise" can be used to create other related words:
- Noun: Supervision, supervisor
- Adjective: Supervisory, supervised
4. Collocations:
- Collocations are words that are frequently used together. Think about the context in which "supervise" is used. What words often appear alongside it? For example: "supervise students," "supervise a project," "supervise work."
5. Practice in Context:
- To truly master a word, use it in your own writing and speaking. Try rewriting the sentences in the exercise using different synonyms or phrasal verbs. This will help you understand how the word functions in different contexts.