learn
Third Person
learns
Present Participle
learning
Past Tense
learned
Past Participle
learned
1
to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught
- He learned valuable negotiation skills by watching experienced negotiators in action
- I learned to ride a bicycle when I was a child.
- They are learning about history in their school lessons.
- I'm eager to learn about different cultures.
- We need to learn how to manage our time better.
2
to become aware of something, often accidentally or through observation
- He was utterly amazed to learn that his invention had been patented.
- I learned of the company's bankruptcy from a news article.
- She learned about the surprise party when she overheard her friends planning it.
- We only learned of the concert cancellation when we arrived at the venue.
- When he learned about the goodbye party, how did he react?
3
to adopt a new attitude toward something, particularly in a way that leads one to behave differently in certain situations
- He keeps making the same mistakes over and over again.Some people just never learn!
- I learn from my mistakes and try to improve.
- She is determined to learn from her past experiences and grow stronger.
- We hope they learn from their errors and make better decisions in the future.