learns
English meaning: Learns
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'learn': used when he, she, or it gains knowledge or skill.
Example
“My little cousin learns a new word in English almost every single day at school.”
Another example: “A child learns a surprising amount simply by watching others.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The third-person singular present of 'learn', used after he, she, it, or a singular subject; everyday register, meaning to gain knowledge or skill ('she learns quickly') or to find out ('he learns the truth').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'leornian' (to acquire knowledge).
Related Words
Common Collocations
- learns quickly
- learns from
- learns a lesson
- learns to
- learns by heart
- never learns
Word Forms
learn (v); learns; learned/learnt; learning; learner (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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