Antonyms for learning


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lur-ning
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɜr nɪŋ


Definition of learning

Origin :
  • Old English leornung "learning, study," from leornian (see learn). Learning curve attested by 1907.
  • noun education, knowledge
Example sentences :
  • The learning to take it manfully is what as individuals we get out of it.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • As to "earning her living," I am not sure but she was learning to do it in several ways.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Methinks, Alleyne, it is this learning which you have taught her that has taken all the life and sap from her.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • So, too, did the Greeks, and divers other ancient peoples who were famed for their learning.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Already she was learning that peace of mind is essential to successful endeavor.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • In the first place, I am learning to admire the resourcefulness of these people around us.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Go on with your learning, and when you've had your fill of it, we'll see what's to be done with you.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • You'll have to teach me to square up for learning to drive the car.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • I must begin, must not I, Mrs. O'Connor, by learning not to blush?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • In fact, her mind had never been overwhelmed by a wasteful torrent of learning.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for learning

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