Synonyms for
Lear
Definition
Lear is not a word in the English language. However, it may refer to the character King Lear from William Shakespeare's play.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
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
- King Lear was a powerful king.
- The play King Lear is a tragedy.
- 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