learner's
|learn/er's|
A2
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/ˈlɜrnərz/
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/ˈlɜːnəz/
(learner)
belonging to a learner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'learner' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'leornian', where 'leorn-' meant 'to learn'.
Historical Evolution
'leornian' transformed into the Middle English word 'lernen', and eventually became the modern English word 'learn'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gain knowledge or skill', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'learner', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a learner.
The learner's book was left on the desk.
Last updated: 2025/02/02 06:39