- Definition
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- learn :gain knowledge or skills
- She learned dancing from her sister|I learned Sanskrit|Children acquire language at an amazing rate
- learn :get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
- I learned that she has two grown-up children|I see that you have been promoted
- learn :commit to memory; learn by heart
- Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?
- learn :be a student of a certain subject
- She is reading for the bar exam
- learn :impart skills or knowledge to
- I taught them French|He instructed me in building a boat
- learn :find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
- I want to see whether she speaks French|See whether it works|find out if he speaks Russian|Check whether the train leaves on time
- learn :gain knowledge or skills