Learn of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɝn/ /ˈəv
LURN-uhv
lˈɜːn/ /ˈɒv
LURN-ov
Definition
To find out about something or someone, usually by receiving information from another person or a source.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is slightly formal and often used in written or reported speech. It means to become aware of something, not to study it. Commonly paired with events or news: 'learn of an accident.' Can be confused with 'learn about,' which means to study in detail.
Spanish: enterarse de - saber dePortuguese (BR): saber de - ficar sabendo dePortuguese (PT): saber de - ficar a saber deChinese (Simplified): 得知 - 听说Chinese (Traditional): 得知 - 聽說Hindi: पता चलना - जानकारी मिलनाArabic: يعلَم عن - يَسمع عنBengali: জানতে পারা - খবর পাওয়াRussian: узнать о - получить известие оJapanese: 知る - 知らされるVietnamese: biết về - nghe tin vềKorean: 알게 되다Turkish: öğrenmek - haberdar olmakUrdu: پتہ چلنا - خبر ملناIndonesian: biết về - nghe tin về
Example Sentences
She was sad to learn of her friend's illness.
basic
Did you learn of the meeting tomorrow?
basic
I only learned of the changes yesterday.
basic
When I learned of the opportunity, I applied right away.
natural
Many people only learned of the concert after it was sold out.
natural
He was surprised to learn of his nomination for the award.
natural