The act of learning something
"She spent the entire summer learning how to play the cello from a local instructor."
"She decided to pursue further learning after her degree."
Usage: Use "learn" as a noun only in specific contexts like "a learn from every mistake," where it refers to the lesson or experience gained. In standard English, it is far more common and correct to use "learning" when referring to the act of acquiring knowledge.
To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
"The veteran mechanic learned the new apprentice how to safely replace a brake rotor."
To teach.
In plain English: To learn means to gain new knowledge or skills by studying or experiencing something.
"She learned to ride a bike last summer."
Usage: Use "learn" only when you are acquiring new knowledge or skills, not when you are instructing others. If you mean to teach someone else, use the verb "teach" instead.
A surname.
"At the family reunion, Aunt Learn told us stories about her childhood in Ohio."
The word "learn" comes from Middle English and originally meant both to learn and to teach. Its deep roots lie in a Proto-Indo-European concept related to tracking or following a trail.