learned
word · lemma: learn
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'learn', meaning you got knowledge or skill through study or experience. As an adjective, 'learned' can also mean highly educated, though that use is more formal.
Usage & Nuances
Usually pronounced /lɜrnd/ when it is the past form of 'learn' in American English; in British English, both 'learned' and 'learnt' are common. As an adjective meaning 'scholarly', it is often pronounced /ˈlɜrnɪd/ and appears in formal phrases like 'a learned professor'. Don't confuse these two uses.
Example Sentences
She learned to drive last year.
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I learned a new word today.
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We learned a lot from the movie.
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I learned the hard way that you can't trust him.
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One thing I've learned is to ask questions early.
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He's a learned man who has spent his life studying history.
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