learner
gb/lˈɚnɚ/ us/lˈɚnɚ/
A2
English
~ 3600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
person who is learning
Someone who is trying to get knowledge or skill.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a learner of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'learner' with 'student', not realizing that 'learner' can refer to anyone gaining knowledge, even outside formal education.
Synonyms
student (Often refers to someone formally enrolled in a school or course; 'learner' can be more general.)
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pupil (More common in British English for children in school; 'learner' applies to all ages.)
Antonyms
teacher (A teacher provides knowledge, while a learner receives it.)
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expert (An expert has mastered a subject, while a learner is still acquiring knowledge.)
Collocations
language learner
|slow learner
|fast learner
|lifelong learner
|eager learner
Themes
education
|personal development
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She is a quick learner and adapts to new tasks easily.
- The driving school accepts learners of all ages.
- As a language learner, he practices speaking every day.
- The program is designed for beginners and advanced learners alike.
- Online courses have opened new opportunities for lifelong learners.
Learner examples
- I am a learner of English.
- He is a new learner in the class.
- The school has many young learners.
- She is a fast learner.
- We are learners of music.
Grammar
Dictionary form
learner
IPA
GB/lˈɚnɚ/
US/lˈɚnɚ/
Syllables & stress
learner (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (learner)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: learner
- Plural: learners
Word family
Forms
learners
noun
Core family
learn
verb A1
learning
noun
Related words
relearn
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unlearn
verb
Advanced or less common
learned
adjective
learnable
adjective
Expressions
fast learner
1/fˈæst lˈɚnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who learns quickly
Someone who understands or remembers new information very quickly.
Examples
- She's a fast learner and picked up the new software in one day.
- Employers value fast learners in the workplace.
learner driver
1/lˈɚnɚ dɹˈaɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
person learning to drive
Someone who is practicing driving and does not have a full driving license yet.
Examples
- Learner drivers must display an L plate on their car.
- The law requires that learner drivers be accompanied by a licensed adult.
slow learner
1/slˈoʊ lˈɚnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who learns slowly
A person who takes more time than most people to understand or learn something.
Examples
- He was called a slow learner in school, but he later became a successful engineer.
- Being a slow learner doesn't mean you can't achieve your goals.