lear Synonyms & Antonyms
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Lear as a Noun
Something learned; a lesson.
Learning, lore; doctrine.
Alternative form of lehr.
Lear as a Verb
To teach.
To learn.
Deliberate misspelling of learn
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]
Quick Facts About Lear
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɪɹ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | Something learned; a lesson |
| Plural | lears |
| Verb forms | lears, learing, leared |
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 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.