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

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

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learnt

Wanjiru's niece, Esther Njoki, told the BBC that the family learnt of the postponement through the UK embassy and had received no official explanation.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

It is understood that Meghan first learnt about the allegations against her father shortly after she married the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

It was only later that he learnt of Nansi's heroics.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

On the intervening night of 8 and 9 June, Satish Salian was called by the police to a hospital where he learnt that his only child was dead.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

I had learnt her whole character, which was without mystery or disguise: she was coquettish but not heartless; exacting, but not worthlessly selfish.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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