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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I learnt a lot socialising with people from different places in the country.

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"I've learnt so much from the people around me - fellow riders and staff - and I now want to continue building on our incredible past success into the future."

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The Safer North Tyneside Partnership said it had been an extremely complex and challenging case and it was hoped the review highlighted the "valuable lessons all agencies have learnt".

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One review, carried out by a barrister, looked at the handling of his case, while a second - led by a senior official at the CQC - looked at what wider lessons could be learnt.

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It is not something I would have considered previously but I still try to use what I learnt every day.

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