learnt

[lurnt] / lɜrnt /

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acquire information v.
discover, find out v.

VERB

acquire information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be taught be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over soak up specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

VERB

discover, find out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine gain hear see understand

STRONG

ascertain detect discern gather tumble uncover unearth

WEAK

catch on dig up smoke out stumble upon trip over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss overlook

WEAK

teach

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learnt

These women - all in their late 20s - grew up watching these stars, but it was only a few years ago that they learnt to study them through a telescope.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Over 15 days, they learnt to identify stars, planets and constellations, navigate the night sky, operate telescopes and photograph the Milky Way on their phones.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Teasdale learnt both ballet and gymnastics to develop his footwork and skills in the ring and was seemingly set for stardom.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

"Have we learnt from it? No, I think we're bad at learning… It was so obvious as a Commander that we were heading for strategic failure".

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

“What those who wish to think amiss of me,” Jefferson pleaded, “I have learnt to be perfectly indifferent.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis