English

learn

lɝːn, lɜrn, lɜːn, lɝn
Meaning: to gain knowledge or skill
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: lɜrn, lɜːn, lɝn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base learn
3rd person singular present learns
Present participle learning
Past learned
Will future will learn
Going-to future going to learn
Imperative negative don't learn / do not learn

Example sentences

I want to learn how to play the guitar.
I want to learn how to play the guitar.
Every human being can learn.
Every human being can learn.
Many students experience difficulty when learning a new language.
Many students experience difficulty when learning a new language.
You must learn to control your temper.
You must learn to control your temper.
I am interested in learning about world history.
I am interested in learning about world history.

Usage Notes

Covers getting knowledge in a subject, gaining a skill, or finding out information.

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