learn — to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, or being taught
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, or being taught
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɜːrn/
Example Sentences
- My cat learned how to open the fridge - now my diet is ruined!
- Students learn English to communicate with people around the world.
- I learned that coffee at 10 PM was a terrible idea when I stayed awake until 5 AM.
learn
VERB[/lɜːrn/]
to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, or being taught
He learns to ride by falling, trying, and balancing again.
Learn through the night and earn what you burn!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'leornian', meaning 'to follow instruction' or 'to study'. It originates from a common ancestor in the Germanic language family, sharing cognates with modern German 'lernen'.
Breakdown
Old English 'leornian' is a verb stem from Proto-Germanic roots related to following or tracing a course of instruction, with no productive morphological breakdown in modern English.
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📝Examples
“My cat learned how to open the fridge - now my diet is ruined!”
“Students learn English to communicate with people around the world.”
“I learned that coffee at 10 PM was a terrible idea when I stayed awake until 5 AM.”
“Children learn faster when they enjoy what they're studying.”
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