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What does Learn mean?
Learn means to gain knowledge or skill, or to find out something new.
Dictionary definition
To gain knowledge, understanding, or skill through study, teaching, practice, or experience; learn can also mean to find out or become aware of something.
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Learn in a sentence
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You can learn from a mistake and try again.
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We learned that the science fair had been moved to Friday.
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Practice 1
Which answer gives two common meanings of learn?
Learn can describe gaining knowledge or skill and becoming aware of new information.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to learn?
Study is close in meaning to learn.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for learn?
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MeaningLearn means to gain knowledge or skill, or to find out something new.
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Synonyms
Words like Learn
studyto learn by reading or practicing
discoverto find out something new
understandto know the meaning of something
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Hint for students
Learn can mean gaining knowledge or skill, becoming able to do something, or finding out new information. Use the sentence clues to decide which meaning fits.
Common mix-up
Learn and teach describe different sides of the same process: a learner gains knowledge or skill, while a teacher helps someone else gain it. In standard modern English, do not use learn to mean teach.
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Sort three sentences by meaning: gaining knowledge, gaining a skill, or finding out information. Model sentences: We learned about fractions. I learned to skate. We learned that the trip was canceled. Then write one new sentence for each meaning and underline the clues that distinguish it.
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "You can learn from a mistake and try again." Why does learn fit better than forget?
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