Synonyms for

Learnt

Verb / lɜ:nt / Another word for learnt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of learn, meaning to acquire knowledge or a skill through study, experience, or being taught.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

acquired gained mastered assimilated

Informal

picked up got grasped figured out

Literary

apprehended discerned comprehended

Antonyms

ignorant unaware uninformed unlearned uneducated naive

Common collocations

  • learnt a lesson
  • learnt from experience
  • learnt to drive
  • learnt by heart
  • learnt quickly
  • learnt the hard way

Word family

noun learning
verb learn
adjective learned
adverb learnedly

Usage note

'Learnt' is the past tense and past participle of 'learn', primarily used in British English. In American English, 'learned' is more common for both forms.

Example sentences

  1. I learnt how to play the guitar from my dad.
  2. She learnt a lot about history in school this year.
  3. He learnt how to cook by watching cooking shows on TV.
  4. We learnt about different animals at the zoo.
  5. They learnt how to solve math problems in class today.

Quotes

  • “I am always learning.” – Michelangelo
  • “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
  • “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

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