What is the difference between Learned and Learnt?

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Answered Nov 10, 2020

According to British English, the verb learn an irregular verb, and the past tense and the past participle of the verb known as learnt. If you are using British English, you have to make sure to use learnt as the past tense and the past participle. An example of this in a sentence would be, “She learnt how to accomplish the task at hand.” The verb learnt is used as a past participle.

Another example would be, “ She learnt the game very quickly.” This sentence uses the simple past tense. According to American English, the verb learn an irregular verb, and the past tense and past participle of the verb learn in English is learned. English is taught by putting the ed at the end, rather than the nt. “She learned how to speak fluent French” or “He learned the music without stopping” are both examples of American English usage of the word.

Jori , Writer, M.A, Zürich

Answered Nov 03, 2020

The words "learned" and "learnt" can be synonymous in some ways, and they even have the same root word, which is "learn." The two words can be used interchangeably on several occasions -when used as past tense and past participle tense of learn. For example, I learned how to design a house in college. You can as well say, "I learnt how to design a house in college." The two sentences have the same meaning when used as verbs in the past or past perfect form of "learn." However, the word "learned" is considered obsolete when used as a verb, while "learnt" is more acceptable. Nevertheless, the word "learned" has a broader meaning, and that is when used as an adjective. "Learned" cannot be used as an adjective. Learned means to be highly educated or informed; having much learning; knowledgeable. Hence, you can use "learned" as an adjective, such as "The man's approach to the matter shows that he is "learned."

Matz Lewis Clark, College student, Graduation, Orlando

Answered Oct 21, 2020

One similarity between the words “learned” and “learnt” is the root word “learn.” These are two terms that are used as the past tense of the word “learn.” The word “learned” is the spelling that is considered to be correct for the people in the United States of America and also in Canada.

For other English speaking countries that are outside this country, they may use the term “learnt” instead. For example, in the UK, they would rather use the word “learnt” as compared to “learned.” Take note that both are considered to be correct.

E.Emily

Answered Feb 28, 2020

Both learned and learned are past tense for the word 'learn.' However, while both words can be used interchangeably in some aspects, especially when they are used as the past tense of learning, there are still some differences between the two. Aside from the fact that learned can be used as past tense to learn, it also has other meanings. Learned can also be used as an adjective.

As an adjective, it is used to describe someone that is knowledgeable and highly educated. It is a perfect word for scholars. When someone has traveled far and wide and has gotten himself educated through various means, the person could be referred to as learned.

On the other hand, learned can only be used as a verb. Also, you can use learned to disclose where you acquired a certain body of knowledge. For instance, you can say: l learned and worked in Russia, but you might not be able to produce the same meaning if you say: I learned and worked in Russia.