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verb · A1 · very often · UK/US

learn

learn

Meaning of learn

gain knowledge

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British English/ˈlɜːn/
American English/ˈlɝn/
Russian transcription[uznɐˈvatʲ]
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Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

learn with Russian translation

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🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В университете я узнаю, как представлять свои исследования на семинарах.

At university, I learn to present my research in seminars.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я узнаю новую кулинарную технику из коротких онлайн-видео и пробую её дома.

I learn a new cooking technique from short online videos and try it at home.

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learn belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

learnузнавать
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between learn / recognize / find out / become familiar with / study / discover

🇬🇧English

To identify or realize that something or someone is known or seen before.

B1Often

I recognized her from the photo.

F
🇬🇧English
find out

To discover information or learn something by searching or asking.

A2Very Often

I need to find out the opening hours.

B
🇬🇧English
become familiar with

To learn enough about something to be comfortable or competent with it.

B2Rarely

You should become familiar with the new system before using it.

S
🇬🇧English
study

To spend time learning about a subject, often in a formal way.

A2Very Often

She studies biology at university.

🇬🇧English

To find or learn something for the first time, often something previously unknown.

B2Often

Scientists discovered a new species.

🇬🇧English

To learn something informally or casually, often by exposure or practice.

B1Often

She picked up French while living in Paris.

🇬🇧English

To obtain or gain something (knowledge, skills, property), often formally or gradually.

B2Rarely

She acquired advanced coding skills after years of work.

M
🇬🇧English
memorize

To commit information to memory (often by rote), focus on retention rather than understanding.

B2Often

He memorized the poem for class.

🇬🇧English

To learn something thoroughly so that you have complete control or skill.

B2Often

She mastered the piano after years of practice.

🇬🇧English

To repeat an activity regularly to improve a skill.

A1Very Often

You need to practice speaking every day.

G
🇬🇧English
get the hang of

Idiomatic: to learn how to do something, usually after some practice.

B1Often

After a few tries you'll get the hang of it.

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How to pronounce learn and what this word means

learn means learn. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce learn

/ˈlɜːn/

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learn

learn examples

At university, I learn to present my research in seminars.

learn transcription

/ˈlɜːn/, /ˈlɝn/

Questions about this word

learn meaning: what does it mean?

gain knowledge

learn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

learn is pronounced as /ˈlɜːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

learn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

At university, I learn to present my research in seminars. Translation: В университете я узнаю, как представлять свои исследования на семинарах.

Is learn part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, learn can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is learn part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, learn can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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