Definitions and Examples of learn, memorize, absorb
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To acquire knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught.
Example
She wants to learn how to play the guitar.
To commit something to memory; to learn by heart.
Example
He had to memorize all the state capitals for his geography test.
To take in or assimilate (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
Example
She was able to absorb the new language quickly because she had a good teacher.
Key Differences: learn vs memorize vs absorb
- 1Learn refers to acquiring knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught.
- 2Memorize means committing something to memory or learning by heart.
- 3Absorb means taking in or assimilating information, ideas, or culture and understanding it fully.
Effective Usage of learn, memorize, absorb
- 1Education: Use these antonyms to describe the process of acquiring knowledge and skills.
- 2Memory: Use memorize to describe the act of committing something to memory.
- 3Culture: Use absorb to describe the process of taking in and understanding cultural differences.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unlearn are learn, memorize, and absorb. Use these words to describe the process of acquiring knowledge and skills, committing something to memory, and taking in and understanding cultural differences.