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Learnt/Learned
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Learnt vs. Learned
Learnt
/lɜːnt/
Having gained knowledge or understanding of a subject or skill, usually through study or experience.
Examples:
Synonyms:
learned
educated
knowledgeable
Antonyms:
unlearned
ignorant
Learned
Having acquired knowledge or skills through study or experience
Examples:
Synonyms:
knowledgeable
educated
informed
scholarly
Antonyms:
ignorant
uneducated
Ways to tell them apart:
Learned
is primarily used in American English.
Learnt
is often used in British English.
Both words have the same meaning related to acquiring knowledge or skills.
Choosing between them often depends on regional spelling preferences.
If unsure,
learned
is the safer choice for global communication.
When to use learnt:
When to use learned:
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