lear Meaning & Definition
What Does Lear Mean?
Lear is a noun that means Something learned; a lesson. It can also mean Learning, lore; doctrine. As a verb, it means To teach. As a verb, it means Deliberate misspelling of learn.
Quick Facts About Lear
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɪɹ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | edward lear |
| Plural | lears |
| Verb forms | lears, learing, leared |
Lear Definition (Noun)
- Something learned; a lesson.
- Learning, lore; doctrine.
Lear as a Verb
- To teach.
- To learn.
Noun
- Alternative form of lehr.
Verb
- Deliberate misspelling of learn
Synonyms of Lear
Lear synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lear
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Lear in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lear (countable and uncountable, plural lears)
lear (third-person singular simple present lears, present participle learing, simple past and past participle leared)
lear (plural lears)
Words That Rhyme With Lear
Origin of Lear
Origin 1: From Middle English laire, leire, lere, northern Middle English variants of lore, loare (“doctrine, teaching, lore”), from Old English lār (“lore”). More at lore.
Origin 2: From Middle English learen, leren (“to learn", also "to teach”).
Origin 3: See lehr.
Origin 4: A reference to the "Quality Learing Center", an allegedly fradulent Somali-American-run childcare center in Minneapolis, U.S., which closed in 2026.[1]
How to Pronounce Lear
The standard pronunciation of lear is //ˈlɪɹ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lear
Is lear a noun or a verb?
Lear is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for lear?
Words with a similar meaning to lear include edward lear. See the full list of lear synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lear?
The plural of lear is lears.
What is the past tense of lear?
The past tense of lear is leared. The present participle is learing.