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practice vs learn

learn vs practice

practice is a noun but learn is not a noun.

practice and learn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
practice Yes No Yes No
learn No No Yes No
As verbs, learn is a hypernym of practice; that is, learn is a word with a broader meaning than practice:
  • practice: learn by repetition
  • learn: be a student of a certain subject
Other hypernyms of practice include read, study, take.
practice (noun) learn (noun)
a customary way of operation or behavior
systematic training by multiple repetitions
the exercise of a profession
translating an idea into action
knowledge of how something is usually done
practice (verb) learn (verb)
learn by repetition gain knowledge or skills
engage in a rehearsal (of) get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions be a student of a certain subject
avail oneself to commit to memory; learn by heart
engage in or perform impart skills or knowledge to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Difference between practice and learn

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