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learner

[lur-ner] / ˈlɜr nər /
NOUN
person who receives education
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beginner pupil trainee
STRONG
abecedarian apprentice bookworm catechumen disciple initiate neophyte novice probationer scholar student
Antonyms
STRONG
teacher
WEAK
ignoramus

Example Sentences

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They include a six-month wait for learner drivers before taking a practical test, as well as restrictions on night-time driving and passenger numbers.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The government believes a minimum period between sitting the theory test and the practical exam would help learner drivers develop their skills, including driving in different conditions.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

"There is a lot of learner drivers from eight in the morning, and it always seems to be on the school run."

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

"I also think the learner drivers are making it dangerous not just for the people living here, but also for cyclists and dog walkers."

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Mrs. Collins says I am a fast learner, that she wants me to help some of the other girls in class.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson