English · Word Candidate

learn

/lɜːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: learns · learning · learned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thu được kiến thức hoặc kỹ năng để làm một việc gì đó

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Verb

Examples

It's time Dad learned (how) to change the oil in the car.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To attend a course or other educational activity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tham gia một khóa học hoặc hoạt động giáo dục

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Verb

Examples

For, as he took delight to introduce me, I took delight to learn.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of learning something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động học hỏi điều gì

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Noun

Examples

I did a quick learn of the place by watching the people shuffle in. There was a healthy mix of beautiful and freaky people, who shared a few common denominators[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “learn” mean?

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

Is “learn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.