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learn

[ lɜːrn ]

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education

acquire knowledge or skill

Synonyms

acquire, gain, study

Examples of usage

She is learning French
He learns quickly

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experience

gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught

Synonyms

develop, grasp, pick up

Examples of usage

I learned a lot during my time abroad
She is learning to play the piano

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knowledge

the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught

Synonyms

education, knowledge, study

Examples of usage

He has a thirst for learning
Continuous learning is important in today's world

Translations

Translations of the word "learn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprender

🇮🇳 सीखना

🇩🇪 lernen

🇮🇩 belajar

🇺🇦 вчитися

🇵🇱 uczyć się

🇯🇵 学ぶ (まなぶ)

🇫🇷 apprendre

🇪🇸 aprender

🇹🇷 öğrenmek

🇰🇷 배우다

🇸🇦 تَعَلَّمَ

🇨🇿 učit se

🇸🇰 učiť sa

🇨🇳 学习 (xuéxí)

🇸🇮 učiti se

🇮🇸 læra

🇰🇿 үйрену

🇬🇪 სწავლა (stsavla)

🇦🇿 öyrənmək

🇲🇽 aprender

Word origin

The word 'learn' originated from the Old English word 'leornian', which meant 'to get knowledge, be cultivated'. It has evolved over time to represent the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or information. Learning is a fundamental aspect of human development and is essential for personal growth and success in various fields.

See also: learnable, learned, learner, learners, learning, unlearned.