learnt

[lurnt] / lɜrnt /

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acquire information v.
discover, find out v.

VERB

acquire information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be taught be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over soak up specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

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ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

VERB

discover, find out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine gain hear see understand

STRONG

ascertain detect discern gather tumble uncover unearth

WEAK

catch on dig up smoke out stumble upon trip over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss overlook

WEAK

teach

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learnt

"Have we learnt from it? No, I think we're bad at learning… It was so obvious as a Commander that we were heading for strategic failure".

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

The Army says it is prioritising the training that has been informed by lessons learnt from the war in Ukraine, and is reviewing each request for training on a case-by-case basis.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Now working in strategy, Aderonmu often has to think on the go and says "adapting to each kind of situation" has been one of the biggest things she's learnt through work.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

The family initially thought Daniel died from a heart attack - but over the inquest, they learnt that was wrong.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

When me and Ma is working the fields and the time’s dragging, I learnt to make myself think on things so’s I won’t go dim-witted.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis