Learn

/lɜrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To gain knowledge, comprehension, or skill through experience or study.

I want to learn how to play the guitar.

To become aware of or to find out something.

She learned about the event from a friend.

To memorize or commit to memory.

You need to learn the vocabulary for the test.

Old English leornian 'to get knowledge, be wise', from Proto-Germanic *liznōną.

learn the ropes

To understand the basics of a task or job.

learn by heart

To memorize something completely.

learn from experience

To gain knowledge through personal experiences.

educate

To provide schooling or training.

instruct

To teach someone a subject or skill.

train

To teach a particular skill or type of behavior.

To pick up knowledge or skills casually or informally.

I learned a lot just hanging out with the pros.

To discover or find out.

I just learned that he’s moving away next month.