learn meaning and definition

LEARN verb

Definition of learn (verb)

1. gain knowledge or skills
   • "She learned dancing from her sister"; "I learned Sanskrit"; "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
   • synonyms: acquire, larn
2. 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"
   • synonyms: discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, pick up, see
3. commit to memory; learn by heart
   • "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"
   • synonyms: con, memorise, memorize
4. be a student of a certain subject
   • "She is reading for the bar exam"
   • synonyms: read, study, take
5. impart skills or knowledge to
   • "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"
   • synonyms: instruct, teach
6. 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"
   • synonyms: ascertain, check, determine, find out, see, watch