Learner — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈlərn/

Meaning & Definition of Learner

Learner (verb)

  1. to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
  2. memorize
  3. to come to be able

Learner (noun)

  1. someone who is learning to drive a car
  2. a document that allows a person to learn how to drive a car by actually driving

Learner (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in kid, novice

    similar: beginner, freshman, greenhorn, kid, neophyte, newcomer, novice, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, amateur, hack, hacker, inexpert, jackleg, trifler
    opposite: ace, adept, crackerjack, craftsman, expert, hand, master, past master, shark, sharp, maestro, virtuoso, whiz, wizard, old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Entry: Learn (verb)

Learn is a different word from Learner. The synonyms below are for learn, not for learner.

  1. to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in

    "after months of trying, he finally learned the dance steps"

    similar: get, master, pick up, get the hang of
    related: apprehend, comprehend, grasp, know, understand, absorb, assimilate, digest, drink (in), imbibe, ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig up, discern, discover, examine, find out, hear, hit (on or upon), run down, scare up, search (for), see, track (down), tumble (to), unearth, major (in), study, memorize
    opposite: unlearn
    near: forget, misunderstand, miss, overlook, disregard, ignore, neglect

  2. to come to an awareness of

    "the directors have since learned that they should examine the company's financial reports a little more closely"

    similar: ascertain, catch on (to), discover, find out, get on (to), hear, realize, see, wise (up), get wind of
    related: hit (on or upon), tumble (to), descry, detect, encounter, espy, spot, calculate, dope (out), figure out, find, puzzle (out), discern, mind, note, observe, perceive, divine
    near: miss, overlook, disregard, ignore, forget, unlearn, blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, mask, occult, screen, shroud, veil

  3. to come upon after searching, study, or effort

    "the police were astonished when they learned the identity of the students who had vandalized the school"

    similar: ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out), find, find out, get, hit (on or upon), hunt (down or up), locate, nose out, root (out), rout (out), rummage, run down, scare up, scout (up), track (down), turn up
    related: espy, sight, spot, look for, search (for or out), seek
    opposite: miss, overlook, pass over
    near: lose, mislay, misplace, misset

  4. to commit to memory

    "he learned the words to the song while performing karaoke"

    similar: con, memorize, study
    related: hark back (to), mind (chiefly dialect), recall, recollect, relive, remember, reminisce (about), retain, think (of), accept, apprehend, comprehend, get, grasp, know, understand, absorb, digest
    opposite: unlearn
    near: disremember, forget, misremember, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight, slur (over)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Learner

The most common words with a similar meaning to Learner:

beginner, freshman, greenhorn, kid, neophyte, newcomer, novice, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, amateur, hack, hacker, inexpert, jackleg, trifler

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Learner

Words with the opposite meaning of Learner:

ace, adept, crackerjack, craftsman, expert, hand, master, past master, shark, sharp, maestro, virtuoso, whiz, wizard, old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Word Forms of Learner

Inflections: learned, learning

Derived words: learnable (adjective), learner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Learner

Middle English lernen, from Old English leornian; akin to Old High German lernēn to learn, Old English last footprint, Latin lira furrow, track

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Learner

learner driver, learner's permit

Frequently Asked Questions about Learner

What does "Learner" mean?

"Learner" means to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience.

What is another word for "Learner"?

Other words for "Learner" include beginner, freshman, greenhorn, kid, neophyte, newcomer, novice and rookie. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Learner" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Learner"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Learner". Common alternatives include beginner, freshman, greenhorn, kid, neophyte, newcomer, novice, rookie, tenderfoot and tyro.

What is the opposite of "Learner"?

Antonyms of "Learner" include ace, adept, crackerjack, craftsman, expert, hand, master and past master.

Is "Learner" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Learner" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Learner"?

"Learner" is pronounced /ˈlərn/.

What is the origin of the word "Learner"?

"Learner" comes from Middle English lernen, from Old English leornian; akin to Old High German lernēn to learn, Old English last footprint, Latin lira furrow, track. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What is another word for "Learner" meaning "as in kid, novice"?

When "Learner" (noun) means as in kid, novice, synonyms include beginner, freshman, greenhorn, kid, neophyte and newcomer. Opposites in this sense include ace, adept, crackerjack and craftsman.