learnt

[lurnt] / lɜrnt /

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

Example Sentences

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Here are three wellness issues that through the experts they've hosted on their series that they've learnt not to worry about.

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But this Christmas, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral hit song, and learnt a little Korean in the process.

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Mr Ambituuni said he learnt of the change of bus operator through a parents' group chat which prompted him to check what the new fares would be, learning the term-long outlay would equate to £302.40.

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Choosing to hire a local solicitor, Mr Jackson says he and his wife soon learnt the trust "wasn't worth the paper it was written on".

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"I look back to 2002-03, we were 4-0 down and won in Sydney. I learnt a lot about the next few years from winning that one game," said Vaughan.

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