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take in vs learn

learn vs take in

take in and learn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
learn No No Yes No
As verbs, learn is a hypernym of take in; that is, learn is a word with a broader meaning than take in:
  • take in: take up mentally
  • learn: gain knowledge or skills
Other hypernyms of take in include acquire, larn.
take in (verb) learn (verb)
make (clothes) smaller gain knowledge or skills
take into one's family get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
take up mentally be a student of a certain subject
fool or hoax commit to memory; learn by heart
serve oneself to, or consume regularly impart skills or knowledge to
take up as if with a sponge find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between take in and learn

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