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inform vs learn

learn vs inform

inform and learn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inform No No Yes No
learn No No Yes No
As verbs, learn is a hyponym of inform; that is, learn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inform:
  • inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
  • learn: impart skills or knowledge to
inform (verb) learn (verb)
give character or essence to gain knowledge or skills
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
act as an informer be a student of a certain subject
commit to memory; learn by heart
impart skills or knowledge to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Difference between inform and learn

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