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Learn

🇬🇧 UK /["/lɜːn/","/lɜːnz/","/lɜːnd/","/lɜːnt/","/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/lɜːrn/","/lɜːrnz/","/lɜːrnd/","/lɜːrnt/","/ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Learn

to gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc.

In simple words: To get knowledge or skill by studying or experiencing something.

Learn in a sentence

• I want to learn how to play the piano.
• She is eager to learn new languages.
• It's important to learn from your mistakes.
• He will learn a lot in this class.
• Children learn quickly when they are young.

How to use Learn

This word is used in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate in educational settings, everyday conversations, and when discussing new skills but can be seen as overly casual in formal academic writing.

Grammar pattern

learn + object

Memory hint

Think of 'learn' like 'earn' knowledge; both involve effort.

Related words

Collocations with Learn

• a lot
• quickly
• soon
• need to
• be eager to
• want to
• about
• from
• through
• a lot
• quickly
• soon
• need to
• be eager to
• want to
• about
• from
• through
• be astonished to
• be astounded to
• be intrigued to
• of

Synonyms for Learn

• discover

Opposites of Learn

• forget
• ignore
• overlook

Common mistakes with Learn

• 'Learn' is sometimes confused with 'teach'. 'Learn' means to acquire knowledge, while 'teach' means to impart knowledge.
• Learners often use 'learned' incorrectly; it can be a past tense or an adjective but should match the context.
• 'Learn' is sometimes misused with the wrong prepositions, such as 'learn about something' rather than just 'learn something.'

Frequently asked questions about Learn

What does Learn mean?

To get knowledge or skill by studying or experiencing something.

What is the definition of Learn?

to gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc.

How do you use Learn in a sentence?

I want to learn how to play the piano.

Can you give another example of Learn?

She is eager to learn new languages.

What are synonyms for Learn?

Common alternatives include discover.

What is the opposite of Learn?

Opposite meanings include forget, ignore, overlook.

What words go with Learn?

It commonly pairs with a lot, quickly, soon, need to, be eager to, want to, about, from, through, a lot, quickly, soon, need to, be eager to, want to, about, from, through, be astonished to, be astounded to, be intrigued to, of.

What are common mistakes when using Learn?

'Learn' is sometimes confused with 'teach'. 'Learn' means to acquire knowledge, while 'teach' means to impart knowledge. Learners often use 'learned' incorrectly; it can be a past tense or an adjective but should match the context. 'Learn' is sometimes misused with the wrong prepositions, such as 'learn about something' rather than just 'learn something.'

How do you pronounce Learn?

US: /["/lɜːrn/","/lɜːrnz/","/lɜːrnd/","/lɜːrnt/","/ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/lɜːn/","/lɜːnz/","/lɜːnd/","/lɜːnt/","/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Learn?

This word is used in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate in educational settings, everyday conversations, and when discussing new skills but can be seen as overly casual in formal academic writing.

What CEFR level is Learn?

"Learn" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.