Synonyms for

Lear

Verb / lɪr / Another word for lear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lear is not a word in the English language. However, it may refer to the character King Lear from William Shakespeare's play.

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Common collocations

  • learnt from experience
  • learnt the hard way
  • learnt to cope
  • learnt to live
  • learnt to swim
  • learnt to fly
  • learnt a lesson

Word family

verb learn

Usage note

The word 'lear' is an archaic spelling of 'learn'. While it might appear in older texts, modern English exclusively uses 'learn'.

Example sentences

  1. King Lear was a powerful king.
  2. The play King Lear is a tragedy.
  3. The character King Lear was betrayed by his daughters.

Quotes

  • 'When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.' - King Lear
  • 'I am a man more sinned against than sinning.' - King Lear
  • 'Nothing can come of nothing.' - King Lear

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