learn

verb

ˈlərn

learned ˈlərnd How to pronounce learn (audio)

ˈlərnt

; learning

transitive verb

a(1)

: to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience

learn a trade

learned to play chess

(2)

: memorize

learn the lines of a play

: to come to be able

learn to dance

: to come to realize

learned that honesty paid

nonstandard : teach

obsolete : to inform of something

: to come to know : hear

we just learned that he was ill

intransitive verb

: to acquire knowledge or skill or a behavioral tendency

were shocked to learn of her death

learnable

ˈlər-nə-bəl How to pronounce learn (audio)

adjective

learner noun

Example Sentences

People learn throughout their lives. I can't swim yet, but I'm learning. She's interested in learning French. We had to learn the rules of the game. I'm trying to learn my lines for the play. We had to learn the names of the state capitals. She learned through a letter that her father had died. I later learned that they had never called. We finally learned the truth about what had happened. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Now, scientists working for the city have obtained enough usable DNA from two individuals to potentially learn their identities.

WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on September 8th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

Mike Rose, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 As for the losers, parents and taxpayers in New Jersey and New York will probably not be surprised to learn that their states finished 49th and 50th, respectively.

James Freeman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The Colts will be the next to learn how important of a championship ingredient the kicker is.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love ...

Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 There’s a lot to love about college: sudden independence, late nights with new people who turn into lifelong friends, and endless opportunities to learn and grow.

Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 Under the new timetable, those hosts who plan to rent their entire home out for short-term stays more than 20 days out of the year will learn by Dec. 16 whether they were chosen to get a license.

Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 In the house, the Hehns now plan to create a community space downstairs where people will be welcomed for meetings, to share food and stories, and learn about a family that tried to point the South toward justice after the Civil War.

Michael Warren, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

learn

verb

ˈlərn

learned

ˈlərnd

also learnt

ˈlərnt

; learning

: to get knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience

I'm learning a foreign language.

: memorize

Actors have to learn their lines.

: to become able through practice

Babies learn to walk.

: to come to realize and understand

You must learn right from wrong.

: to find out

I finally learned what had happened.

: to gain knowledge

The children were eager to learn.

单词	learners
释义	learn verb ˈlərn learned ˈlərnd ˈlərnt ; learning transitive verb 1 a(1) : to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience learn a trade learned to play chess (2) : memorize learn the lines of a play b : to come to be able learn to dance c : to come to realize learned that honesty paid 2 a nonstandard : teach b obsolete : to inform of something 3 : to come to know : hear we just learned that he was ill intransitive verb : to acquire knowledge or skill or a behavioral tendency were shocked to learn of her death learnable ˈlər-nə-bəl adjective learner noun Synonyms get master pick up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences People learn throughout their lives. I can't swim yet, but I'm learning. She's interested in learning French. We had to learn the rules of the game. I'm trying to learn my lines for the play. We had to learn the names of the state capitals. She learned through a letter that her father had died. I later learned that they had never called. We finally learned the truth about what had happened. See More Recent Examples on the Web Now, scientists working for the city have obtained enough usable DNA from two individuals to potentially learn their identities. WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on September 8th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Mike Rose, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 As for the losers, parents and taxpayers in New Jersey and New York will probably not be surprised to learn that their states finished 49th and 50th, respectively. James Freeman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The Colts will be the next to learn how important of a championship ingredient the kicker is. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love ... Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 There’s a lot to love about college: sudden independence, late nights with new people who turn into lifelong friends, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 Under the new timetable, those hosts who plan to rent their entire home out for short-term stays more than 20 days out of the year will learn by Dec. 16 whether they were chosen to get a license. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 In the house, the Hehns now plan to create a community space downstairs where people will be welcomed for meetings, to share food and stories, and learn about a family that tried to point the South toward justice after the Civil War. Michael Warren, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English lernen, from Old English leornian; akin to Old High German lernēn to learn, Old English last footprint, Latin lira furrow, track First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1) Phrases Containing learn learn (something) at one's mother's knee live and learn learn to live with something you live and (you) learn learn the ropes learn (something) at one's mother's knee live and learn learn to live with something you live and (you) learn learn the ropes Kids Definition learn verb ˈlərn learned ˈlərnd also learnt ˈlərnt ; learning 1 : to get knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience I'm learning a foreign language. 2 : memorize Actors have to learn their lines. 3 : to become able through practice Babies learn to walk. 4 : to come to realize and understand You must learn right from wrong. 5 : to find out I finally learned what had happened. 6 : to gain knowledge The children were eager to learn. Medical Definition learn verb ˈlərn learned ˈlərnd ˈlərnt also learnt ˈlərnt ; learning transitive verb : to acquire (a change in behavior) by learning intransitive verb : to acquire a behavioral tendency by learning learners noun plural of learner as in kids Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance kids beginners newcomers novices freshmen rookies greenhorns tyros neophytes tenderfoots tenderfeet amateurs triflers hackers inexperts jacklegs hacks Antonyms & Near Antonyms experts craftsmen hands masters adepts past masters sharks virtuosi virtuosos sharps aces veterans wizards maestros crackerjacks maestri whizzes crackajacks vets old hands old-timers See More
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