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practise vs learn

learn vs practise

practise and learn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
practise No No Yes No
learn No No Yes No
As verbs, learn is a hypernym of practise; that is, learn is a word with a broader meaning than practise:
  • practise: learn by repetition
  • learn: be a student of a certain subject
Other hypernyms of practise include read, study, take.
practise (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
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 practise and learn

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