easy
Learning new words can be fun.
What does Learning mean?
Learning means gaining knowledge or skills.
Dictionary definition
The process of gaining knowledge, understanding, or skills.
Example sentences
Learning in a sentence
medium
The class used learning goals to guide the lesson.
hard
Good learning often includes practice, feedback, and time to think.
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Practice the meaning of Learning
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does learning mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of learning.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to learning?
Education is close in meaning to learning.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for learning?
Forgetting contrasts with learning.
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Learning
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Sounds like
lur · ning · strongest beat: lur
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
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WordLearning.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningLearning means gaining knowledge or skills.
ExampleExample: Learning new words can be fun.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lur · ning
- Strongest beat
- lur
- Ending
- ning
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lur.
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Synonyms
Words like Learning
Antonyms
Opposite words
forgettinglosing knowledge from memory
ignorancelack of knowledge
Synonym practice
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Word family
Learning word family
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Student support
Understand Learning
Hint for students
Learning means gaining knowledge or skills.
Common mix-up
Learning is not the same as forgetting. Learning means learning means gaining knowledge or skills.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The class used learning goals to guide the lesson. Clue words: class, used, goals. Underline clue words that show why learning fits instead of forgetting. Now write one new sentence that shows learning without using the word learning. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show learning?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The class used learning goals to guide the lesson." Why does learning fit better than forgetting?
Learning activities
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Context Clue Challenge
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