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Experience

Verb / ɪˈkspɪri:ʌns / Another word for experience — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Experience refers to the knowledge or skill gained from doing or living through something.

Synonyms & similar words

gothrough inexperience see receive feel have know get live knowledge expertise familiarity practice training education wisdom mastery understanding learning skill insight awareness perception acquaintance expertness proficiency accomplishment attainment erudition

Synonyms by register

Formal

encounter undertaking involvement participation

Informal

gig go time thing

Literary

ordeal trial sojourn

Antonyms

ignorance inexperience naivete unfamiliarity innocence

Common collocations

  • gain experience
  • work experience
  • life experience
  • practical experience
  • first experience
  • share experience
  • deep experience
  • broad experience

Word family

noun experience
verb experience
adjective experiential

Usage note

As a verb, 'experience' often implies a significant or profound event. For everyday occurrences, 'have' or 'go through' might be more common.

Example sentences

  1. My experience at the amusement park was thrilling.
  2. I want to experience the joy of learning a new language.
  3. The doctor has extensive experience in treating patients.
  4. Reading books is a great way to gain knowledge and experience.
  5. I am looking for someone with experience in digital marketing.

Quotes

  • Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you. - Aldous Huxley
  • Experience is the teacher of all things. - Julius Caesar
  • The only source of knowledge is experience. - Albert Einstein

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