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The correct spelling is learnt.
How to pronounce learnt
/ˈlɜːnt/
verbIPA: /ˈlɜːnt/
Say it like: Lee-rnt
The correct spelling is learnt. To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something. For example: "learn from one's mistakes"
Usage Examples
“learn from one's mistakes”
“I learn medicine.”
“He just learned that he will be sacked.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
- 2.To attend a course or other educational activity.
- 3.To gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve.
- 4.To study.
- 5.To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.
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