Synonyms for

Learning

Verb / ˈlɜ:nɪŋ / Another word for learning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.

Synonyms & similar words

acquire teach findout memorize larn read instruct determine take ascertain encyclopedism watch con scholarship getaline see memorise study hear erudition getword encyclopaedism learnedness getwind pickup education studying training instruction schooling tutoring teaching understanding comprehension enlightenment culture improvement development advancement progress growth mastery expertise proficiency

Synonyms by register

Formal

acquisition of knowledge education instruction study

Informal

picking up getting the hang of it figuring out

Literary

illumination enlightenment

Antonyms

ignorance unawareness unknowing oblivion nescience innocence

Common collocations

  • lifelong learning
  • learning process
  • learning curve
  • learning disabilities
  • learning outcomes
  • learning environment
  • learning experience
  • learning to drive

Word family

noun learning
verb learn
adjective learned
adverb learnedly

Usage note

Learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge or skills. It is often contrasted with 'teaching', which is the impartation of knowledge or skills.

Example sentences

  1. I am learning how to bake a cake.
  2. She is learning how to play the piano.
  3. Learning new words can expand your vocabulary.
  4. I love learning about animals.
  5. He is learning Spanish in school.

Quotes

  • Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. - Albert Einstein
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. - Brad Henry

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