learn
verb (used with object)
to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience.
have learnt
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present perfectof learn.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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LIV staff have learnt to put on a brave face.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Today, leaders have learnt that austerity isn’t just unpopular but has also led to weak militaries and crumbling infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
He might have learnt that less is more where the royals are concerned.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
Al Nour, meanwhile, describes Appiah as "an exceptional person. We have learnt a lot thanks to him".
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
“Not too badly. Since our last conversation I have learnt something—the identity of M. Ratchett.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
