learnt
Americanverb
verb
Usage
And is learnt in the dictionary? Learnt is a word. It is the simple past tense and the past participle of the verb learn. Learnt causes some confusion because learned is also a valid form for the past tense and past participle of learn. Learned is more commonly used than learnt.
What's the past tense of learn?
The past tense of learn can be either learned or learnt, with learned being more common. For example:- Last night, she learned all her times tables by heart.
- Last night, she learnt her times tables by heart.
Example Sentences
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But this Christmas, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral hit song, and learnt a little Korean in the process.
From BBC
Mr Ambituuni said he learnt of the change of bus operator through a parents' group chat which prompted him to check what the new fares would be, learning the term-long outlay would equate to £302.40.
From BBC
Choosing to hire a local solicitor, Mr Jackson says he and his wife soon learnt the trust "wasn't worth the paper it was written on".
From BBC
"I look back to 2002-03, we were 4-0 down and won in Sydney. I learnt a lot about the next few years from winning that one game," said Vaughan.
From BBC
I learnt that I’m in control of pretty much every element when I’m onstage.
From Los Angeles Times
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