Definitions for learn

Definitions for (verb) learn

Main entry: larn, learn, acquire

Definition: gain knowledge or skills

Usage: She learned dancing from her sister; I learned Sanskrit; Children acquire language at an amazing rate


Main entry: learn, pick up, find out, discover, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, see

Definition: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

Usage: I learned that she has two grown-up children; I see that you have been promoted


Main entry: take, study, read, learn

Definition: be a student of a certain subject

Usage: She is reading for the bar exam


Main entry: con, learn, memorise, memorize

Definition: commit to memory; learn by heart

Usage: Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?


Main entry: teach, learn, instruct

Definition: impart skills or knowledge to

Usage: I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat


Main entry: see, learn, determine, ascertain, check, watch, find out

Definition: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Usage: I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works; find out if he speaks Russian; Check whether the train leaves on time


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