learn

Definition

To gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, or experiencing something. It can also mean to find out information you did not know before.

Etymology

From Old English *leornian* meaning “to study, read, or get knowledge.” It is related to German *lernen* and Dutch *leren*, all pointing to the idea of following a path toward knowledge.

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