learned a while ago vs learnt a while ago

Both 'learned a while ago' and 'learnt a while ago' are correct, but the usage may vary depending on the English dialect. 'Learned' is more commonly used in American English, while 'learnt' is more common in British English. Both forms are acceptable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

learned a while ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase is the past tense of 'learn' and is commonly used in American English to indicate that someone acquired knowledge or skills in the past.

Examples:

I learned a while ago that she was moving to a new city.
He learned a while ago how to play the guitar.

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I learned a short while ago that Ali and you have three children, who are also very much in our thoughts today.
I learned that lesson a while ago.
But young Olive learned a lesson long ago.
This is something that I learned a long time ago.
But I learned a few days ago that I am pregnant.
I learned a long time ago not to try and leave her out of anything.
I learned a long time ago that a person can stand just about anything for ten seconds.
I learned a long time ago you can't save people from themselves.
I learned a long time ago not to assume what belongs to who in that apartment.
I learned a long time ago not to ask Randy why he does anything.
I learned a long time ago what you have already seen and what your mother refuses to recognize...
I learned a long time ago you can't control the violence.
I learned a long time ago, as a legionnaire based in Rwanda.
Well, I learned a long time ago to not get all my satisfaction from this job.
Besides, I learned a long time ago not to tell tales about folks who stay here.
Besides, I learned a long time ago not to tell tales about folks who stay here.
I learned a long time ago that when you find something that's worth fighting for, you never give up.
A little secret I learned a long time ago... in Coos Bay.
I learned a long time ago not to argue with an armed woman.
I learned a long time ago never to accept anything free from a Gypsy.

Alternatives:

I found out a while ago
I discovered a while ago

learnt a while ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase is the past tense of 'learn' and is commonly used in British English to indicate that someone acquired knowledge or skills in the past.

Examples:

She learnt a while ago that he was not coming to the party.
We learnt a while ago how to bake a cake.

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Curly, I learnt long ago never to stare directly into your face.
I long ago learnt it is not worth trying to stop Mrs Lulling from speaking.
Yes, a little while ago.
Doctor went to Ratanaraj hospital a while ago.
Stefan burned his journals a while ago.
Someone started following me a while ago.
Appointments finished a while ago, mate.
A short while ago, I sat amid the ashes.
We changed these a while ago.
A while ago I bought a CD burner.
They brought in a Himalayan a little while ago.
A while ago, I hit the lottery.
A while ago he took my breath away.
I visited his wife a while ago.
Harper was injured in a shoot-out a little while ago.
A messenger brought this a little while ago.
She left quite a while ago, actually.
A short while ago, reached a story.
I realized a while ago, you know.
A while ago you were falling asleep.

Alternatives:

I discovered a while ago
I found out a while ago

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