Learning usually means the processa series of steps or actions that lead to a result of gaining knowledge or skill. It can also mean deep scholarlyrelated to serious study, research, and academic work knowledge, especially in formal or academicconnected with education, schools, or serious study contexts.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈlɝːnɪŋ/
Easy pronunciation: LURN-ing (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Noun meaning the process of gaining knowledge or skill.
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Learning Meaning
the process of learning something new
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the process of gaining knowledge or skill
Example: Learning a new language takes time and practice.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- acquisition — A close formal synonym for the process of gaining knowledge or skill.
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Other Meanings of Learning
Meaning 2
deep knowledge gained through study
Part of speech: noun
Definition: profound scholarly knowledge
Example: The professor was known for his great learning in ancient history.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- erudition — A strong synonym for deep scholarly knowledge.
- scholarship — Works well for academic learning or learned expertise.
- learnedness — A valid but less common synonym for being learned.
- encyclopaedism — Used for extremely broad knowledge; very formal and uncommon.
- encyclopedism — Same sense as encyclopaedism; very formal and uncommon.
- eruditeness — A rarer form meaning scholarly learning or erudition.
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Learning Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- acquisition
profound scholarly knowledge
- erudition
- scholarship
- learnedness
- encyclopaedism
- encyclopedism
- eruditeness
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Common Mistakes
- Mixing up learning as a process with learning meaning scholarly knowledge.
- Using scholarly words like erudition as if they mean the everyday process of learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does learning mean?
Learning usually means the process of gaining knowledge or skill. It can also mean deep scholarly knowledge in a more formal sense.
What are the synonyms of learning?
For the everyday meaning, a close synonym is acquisition. For the scholarly meaning, synonyms include erudition and scholarship.
Is learning the same as education?
Not exactly. Learning is the process of gaining knowledge or skill, while education is the broader system or method of teaching and study.
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