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English
Pronunciation
- (UK) enPR: lûn, IPA: /ləːn/, SAMPA: /l@:n/
- (US) enPR: lûrn, IPA: /lɝn/, SAMPA: /l3rn/
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Audio - 'to learn' (UK) (file) -
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɜː(r)n
Etymology 1
From Old English leornian (“to acquire knowledge”). Compare German lernen.
Verb
to learn (third-person singular simple present learns, present participle learning, simple past and past participle learned or learnt (mostly UK))
- To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
- To attend a course or other educational activity.
- 1719, Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe
- For, as he took delight to introduce me, I took delight to learn.
- 1719, Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe
- To make use of a bad experience.
- To improve, maybe used in an order.
- Learn how to do it better!
- To be studying.
- To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.
- He just learned that he will be sacked.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Derived terms
Usage notes
- See other, dated and regional, sense of learn below.
Translations
to acquire knowledge or ability
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Etymology 2
From Old English læran (“to teach”). Compare German lehren.
Verb
to learn (third-person singular simple present learns, present participle learning, simple past and past participle learned or learnt)
- (now regional slang or dialect) To teach.
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book VIII:
- And there Tramtryste lerned hir to harpe, and she began to have a grete fantasy unto hym.
- 2002, The Simpsons, (1 Feb 2002) Lisa's thoughts.[1]
- That'll learn him to bust my tomater.
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book VIII:
Usage notes
- Now often considered non-standard.
Derived terms
Related terms
References
- learn in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- learn in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- Family Word Finder Readers Digest Association Inc. NY 1975
- Notes:
- ^ [www.snpp.com/guides/brainspeaks.html]
Anagrams
Scots
Pronunciation
- IPA: /lɛrn/
Verb
tae learn (third-person singular simple present learns, present participle learnin, simple past learnt, past participle learnt)
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How can I learn to spray paint Grafitti art?
Q. I've always been amazed by the street art you find across SF and other places. Some of it is really amazing and beautiful. I would like to try and learn how. Of course, I wouldn't do it on public property. I'm only 16 and I don't want to end up in trouble. I'm thinking I would probably use big paper or wood to spray on. Still, I cannot find where to learn how. I did a search, and all I really got was how to REMOVE the paint. Does anyone know where I can learn to do this? I promise, I won't vandalize someone's property. Thanks!
Asked by Guilty1990 - Sat May 12 21:15:08 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best way to learn is hands on. No one can really teach you how to paint, but people can give tips and techniques. To paint well and gain the control requires that you practice. I don't recommend painting large paper. It will seep through. You a solid surface. I'm not insinuating that you paint a building. When you're 16, an under-aged minor. It's really hard to persist in an activity that everyone will try to discourage you to do. Also it's hard to obtain paint, and if you even hold paint it's considered a crime. If you love art and creation, just try to stay involved with it as much as possible. There are plenty of non-profit organizations that will support you and nourish your skills. When I was around that age. I painted wooden… [cont.]
Answered by cashew - Sat May 12 23:36:27 2007
Q. I've always been amazed by the street art you find across SF and other places. Some of it is really amazing and beautiful. I would like to try and learn how. Of course, I wouldn't do it on public property. I'm only 16 and I don't want to end up in trouble. I'm thinking I would probably use big paper or wood to spray on. Still, I cannot find where to learn how. I did a search, and all I really got was how to REMOVE the paint. Does anyone know where I can learn to do this? I promise, I won't vandalize someone's property. Thanks!
Asked by Guilty1990 - Sat May 12 21:15:08 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best way to learn is hands on. No one can really teach you how to paint, but people can give tips and techniques. To paint well and gain the control requires that you practice. I don't recommend painting large paper. It will seep through. You a solid surface. I'm not insinuating that you paint a building. When you're 16, an under-aged minor. It's really hard to persist in an activity that everyone will try to discourage you to do. Also it's hard to obtain paint, and if you even hold paint it's considered a crime. If you love art and creation, just try to stay involved with it as much as possible. There are plenty of non-profit organizations that will support you and nourish your skills. When I was around that age. I painted wooden… [cont.]
Answered by cashew - Sat May 12 23:36:27 2007
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