Learn Definition & Meaning
learn
- verb
- gain knowledge or skills; "She learned dancing from her sister"; "I learned Sanskrit"; "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
- get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
- commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"
- be a student of a certain subject; "She is reading for the bar exam"
- impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"
- find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
"Learn" in song lyrics
See how learn is used in real songs:
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"She was doing me dirt, I was taught you live and you learn"
60 Second Assassin f/ Phillie, Prodigal Sunn — Love Burns -
"some folks just understand but on the real it appears to me you gon learn"
69 Boyz — Hoop In Yo Face -
"but it's our fault if we don't learn"
69 Boyz — One God, One Judge
Words that rhyme with learn
Usage tips for "learn"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "learn" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for learn to find words that pair well.