英語

learn

gb/lˈɚn/ us/lˈɚn/
A1 英語
~ 500
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A1 action
1

Gain knowledge or skill

To get new knowledge or skills by studying or practicing.

用法パターン: to learn [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'learn' with 'study'. 'Study' is the process; 'learn' is the result.
類義語
study (Implies deliberate effort to gain knowledge, often academic.) | master (Implies full control or high skill level after learning.)
対義語
forget (To lose previously acquired knowledge or memory.)
コロケーション
learn quickly |learn a language |learn from mistakes |learn new skills
テーマ
education |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She wants to learn Spanish before her trip to Mexico.
  • I learned how to cook from my grandmother.
  • He is learning to play the guitar.
  • We learned a lot during the training session.
学習者向け例文
  • I want to learn English.
  • She is learning to swim.
  • We learn new words every day.
  • He learns about animals at school.
動詞 A2 action
2

Find out information

To find out something you did not know before.

用法パターン: to learn (that) [clause]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse 'know' instead of 'learn' when they mean newly discovered information.
類義語
discover (Emphasizes coming upon new information unexpectedly.) | find out (Informal; often used in everyday speech for discovering facts.)
対義語
ignore (To deliberately avoid knowing something.)
コロケーション
learn the truth |learn from the news |learn about something
テーマ
communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I just learned that she is moving to Canada.
  • We learned from the report that sales had increased.
  • He was shocked to learn the truth about his friend.
学習者向け例文
  • I learned that she is sick.
  • We learned about the new rules.
  • He learned that the shop is closed.
動詞 B1 action
3

Adapt from experience

To do things better in the future because of what happened before.

用法パターン: to learn from [something]
類義語
adapt (Focuses on adjusting behavior in response to experience.)
対義語
repeat (To make the same mistake again without improvement.)
コロケーション
learn from mistakes |learn through experience |learn the hard way
テーマ
personal development |daily life |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She learned from her mistakes and avoided them next time.
  • I learned a lot from working with that team.
  • They learned the hard way not to ignore safety rules.
学習者向け例文
  • I learn from my mistakes.
  • We learn from our teachers.
  • She learns from her work every day.
文法
辞書形
learn
IPA
GB/lˈɚn/
US/lˈɚn/
音節・強勢
learn (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (learn)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: learn
  • 3rd Person Singular: learns
  • Present Participle: learning
  • Past: learned, learnt
  • Past Participle: learned
関連語
Forms
learns verb learning verb learned verb learnt verb
Core family
learner noun A2
Related words
learnable adjective relearn verb
Negative and opposite forms
unlearn verb
表現

learn by heart

1
/lˈɚn bˈaɪ hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

Memorize completely

To remember something word for word so you can say it without looking.

例文
  • I had to learn the poem by heart for class.
  • She learned all the countries by heart for the quiz.

you live, you learn

1
/jˈu lˈɪv | jˈu lˈɚn/
idiom informal

Gain wisdom from life’s mistakes

People understand more about life after making mistakes or having experiences.

例文
  • I lost money on that deal, but you live, you learn.
  • Well, you live, you learn—that’s how it goes.

learn the ropes

1
/lˈɚn ðə ɹˈoʊps/
idiom informal

Become familiar with a task

To understand how to do a job or activity after some practice or experience.

例文
  • It took me a few weeks to learn the ropes at my new job.
  • She’s still learning the ropes but improving quickly.

learn the ropes

2
/lˈɚn ðə ɹˈoʊps/
idiom

learn basic rules and procedures

To learn and understand the basic rules and steps of a job, activity, or place.

例文
  • It took her a few weeks to learn the ropes in her new job.
  • Once you learn the ropes, the software is actually very easy to use.
  • He’s still learning the ropes, so try to be patient with him.

live and learn

4
/lˈɪv ˈænd lˈɚn/
idiom

gain knowledge from experience or mistakes

Used when you learn something new from an experience, often after making a mistake.

例文
  • I didn’t know you could eat that plant—live and learn!
  • I didn’t know that would happen—well, you live and learn.
  • Well, live and learn; I never thought he could speak Italian.
  • He forgot his passport, but you live and learn.

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