Learnt: meaning, definitions and examples

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learnt

 

[ lษœหnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Learnt is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'learn'. It signifies the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through experience, study, or instruction. The usage of 'learnt' is more common in British English, while 'learned' is often used in American English. Both forms, however, are understood internationally. The action of learning can refer to a wide range of activities, from formal education to informal life experiences.

Synonyms

acquired, grasped, mastered, understood

Examples of usage

  • I learnt to play the guitar last year.
  • She learnt about different cultures during her travels.
  • They learnt the importance of teamwork in the project.
  • He has learnt many lessons from his mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "learnt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aprendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เค–เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelernt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipelajari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nauczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญฆใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aprendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸrenilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชุนู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nauฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nauฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฆไน ่ฟ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nauฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆrdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนั€ะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถyrษ™nilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aprendido

Etymology

The word 'learnt' originates from the Old English verb 'leornian', which means 'to gain knowledge, be made acquainted with, or to understand'. This root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*liznan', which evolved into various forms in different Germanic languages. Over the centuries, the term evolved and adopted different prefixes and forms, leading to the current usage. In Middle English, the past tense formed as 'learnd' later transformed into 'learnt' in Modern English, particularly in British vernacular. The acceptance of 'learned' in American English as a past tense also arose from linguistic evolution influenced by regional dialects. The variation in form reflects the rich tapestry of language development influenced by geography, culture, and communication practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,684 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.