learner

noun

Definition of learnernext
as in novice

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for learner
  1. novice
  2. kid
  3. beginner
  4. newcomer
  5. rookie
  6. freshman
  7. greenhorn
Noun
  • The Focus Features film cost $13 million, well above the going rate for a novice.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There are extreme activities available: Think glacier hiking, climbing, and ice cave exploring—all possible even for novices with the assistance of a guide.
    Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Many days, the kids are hungry, the fridge is empty, and the bank account is low.
    Katie Shepherd, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • That’s something a kid watching from the stairs in his parents’ house could watch in wonder.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of kid
Noun
  • This AeroPilates reformer is excellent for beginners and saves space.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
  • All of these are well-suited for beginners interested in learning astrophotography.
    John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Hollywood newcomers like Apple and Amazon started to release more movies in theaters as a way to bring attention to their streaming services.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Keanu Reeves joins the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog, while other series newcomers include Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomer
Noun
  • The rookie quarterback leads the Broncos (9-5) into a critical divisional rematch Thursday as the Chargers (8-6) try to reverse a late-season swoon.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • At 9-5 with a rookie quarterback, a winning mix of kids, journeymen and salary-cap purgatory, this season is already found money — one sack-happy, overachieving honeymoon.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • After a successful freshman year with the Kansas Jayhawks, the Canada native was picked first overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Ethan O’Connor, Washington State: The redshirt freshman and former three-star recruit from Southern California started 12 games for the Cougars and led all freshmen with 12 passes defended this season.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • The author came to Canada from England in 1923 as a 23-year-old greenhorn.
    Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Hence the herring, every greenhorn’s rite of passage on the Wizard.
    Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Definition of greenhorn
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