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- [lurn]
- /lɜrn/
- /lɜːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lurn]
- /lɜrn/
Definitions of learn word
- verb with object learn to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience: to learn French; to learn to ski. 1
- verb with object learn to become informed of or acquainted with; ascertain: to learn the truth. 1
- verb with object learn to memorize: He learned the poem so he could recite it at the dinner. 1
- verb with object learn to gain (a habit, mannerism, etc.) by experience, exposure to example, or the like; acquire: She learned patience from her father. 1
- verb with object learn (of a device or machine, especially a computer) to perform an analogue of human learning with artificial intelligence. 1
- verb with object learn Nonstandard. to instruct in; teach. 1
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Origin of learn
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English lernen, Old English leornian to learn, read, ponder (cognate with German lernen); akin to lesan to glean (cognate with German lesen to read). See lear
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Parts of speech for Learn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
learn popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
learn usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for learn
verb learn
- get — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- read — to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- pick up — to choose or select from among a group: to pick a contestant from the audience.
- receive — to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts.
Antonyms for learn
verb learn
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- misunderstand — to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
- release — to lease again.
- teach — to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
- pass — to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
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