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
  • Sheehy has been a staunch supporter of former President Trump and made that central to his campaign as a political novice.
    The Hill, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Besides her kids, Givens’ other purpose in life is nursing.
    John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • While experts continue to debate which therapies are most effective and appropriate for these kids, ABA is one of the most widely recommended.
    Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of kid
Noun
  • On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For beginners, try the OXO mandoline or the Japanese Benriner No. 64 mandoline for more experienced chefs.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Expansion draft criticisms American sports leagues have long used expansion drafts as a means to competitive balance for their newcomers.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Germann joins an ensemble that also includes the returning Neve Campbell, who stars across the franchise as final girl Sidney Prescott, as well as newcomers Isabel May and Celeste O’Connor.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 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
  • Reis led the defense with eight tackles and brother Weston (both freshmen linebackers) added seven.
    Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In his freshman season, Hunter finished with four receiving touchdowns, 20 total tackles and two interceptions in eight games.
    Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 14 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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