learnt

[lurnt] / lɜrnt /

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

STRONGEST

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

Example Sentences

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I learnt a lot socialising with people from different places in the country.

From BBC

"I've learnt so much from the people around me - fellow riders and staff - and I now want to continue building on our incredible past success into the future."

From BBC

A government spokesperson said funding for the health centres "will build on lessons learnt from past and current models".

From BBC

They said they learnt about the deadly events of Sunday evening and allegations against Umar from social media.

From BBC

That has made it difficult to know how to divide her time between researching and looking for a new variety, though she has learnt the hard way that the urgency "is always to save it".

From Barron's