To learn
Example: He learns new words every day
Definition
"To learn" means to acquire knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching. It involves understanding and retaining new information, often resulting in a change in behavior or thinking. For example, 'He learns new words every day' shows the process of gaining vocabulary.
Etymology
The verb "to learn" originates from Old English "leornian," meaning 'to get knowledge, be cultivated.' It is related to Old High German "lernen" and Old Norse "læra." Did you know that the word is connected to the idea of following or grasping, reflecting how learning involves mentally 'grasping' new concepts?
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"To learn" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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