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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Sir Olly, just weeks into the job, learnt this knowing that Lord Mandelson had already been appointed.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

She told police she had learnt how to wrap and swaddle babies on the job and had no formal training in how to put children down to sleep.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"After the first days, I read the criticism and learnt… to go closer to the people, to let them ask questions and reply openly and honestly, which is rare in Hungarian politics."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a statement, the club said it was "with deep sadness that the club has learnt of the passing on Monday of Geoff Burrow after a period of ill health".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When we first acquired the motor-boat, my youngest sister was four and I was seven, and by then all of us had learnt to swim.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl