Learning — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈlər-niŋ/ learn·ing

Meaning & Definition of Learning

Learning (noun)

  1. the act or experience of one that learns
  2. knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study
  3. modification of a behavioral tendency by experience (such as exposure to conditioning)

Learning (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the understanding and information gained from being educated

    "the learning that you get from books is just as important as the experience you get from life"

Learning (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

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

    opposite: unlearning
  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"

  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"

  4. to commit to memory

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

    opposite: unlearning

Related Entry: Learn (verb)

Learn is a different word from Learning. The synonyms below are for learn, not for learning.

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

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

    opposite: unlearn
  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"

  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"

    opposite: miss, overlook, pass over
  4. to commit to memory

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

    similar: con, memorize, study
    opposite: unlearn

Related Entry: Higher learning (noun)

Higher learning is a different word from Learning. The synonyms below are for higher learning, not for learning.

  1. as in higher education

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Learning

The most common words with a similar meaning to Learning:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Learning

Words with the opposite meaning of Learning:

Near Antonyms of Learning

Origin & Etymology of Learning

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Learning

Words & Phrases Containing Learning

Frequently Asked Questions about Learning

What does "Learning" mean?

"Learning" means the act or experience of one that learns. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act or experience of one that learns. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Learning"?

Other words for "Learning" include education, erudition, knowledge, learnedness, literacy, scholarship, getting and mastering. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Learning" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Learning"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Learning". Common alternatives include education, erudition, knowledge, learnedness, literacy, scholarship, getting, mastering, picking up and ascertaining.

What is the opposite of "Learning"?

Antonyms of "Learning" include ignorance, illiteracy, illiterateness, unlearning, missing, overlooking and passing over. Near antonyms include functional illiteracy, forgetting, misunderstanding and disregarding.

How do you use "Learning" in a sentence?

Examples of "Learning" in a sentence: "the learning that you get from books is just as important as the experience you get from life"; "after months of trying, he finally learned the dance steps"; "the directors have since learned that they should examine the company's financial reports a little more closely".

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

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

Is "Learning" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Learning" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Learning"?

"Learning" is pronounced /ˈlər-niŋ/ and divided into syllables as learn·ing.