Meaning & use
learn
To gain knowledge or a skill through study, experience, or being taught.
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She learned to play the violin over several years of lessons.
We learned about the town's history from an elderly guide at the museum.
A note on using this word
Learn focuses on gaining knowledge or skill, while teach describes giving it; the two are commonly confused by learners of English.
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