Definition

The knowledge or skill gained from doing things or living through events.

Example

Her experience in teaching helped her connect with the students better.

Conversation

Have you ever had a really memorable experience while traveling?

Oh, definitely! I once got lost in a city and ended up discovering a hidden café.

That sounds amazing! I think those unexpected moments make the best experience.

Absolutely! They always become the stories we tell later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To go through or live through something personally, often gaining knowledge or skill from it.

Example

She wanted to experience the culture of the country during her travels.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever experienced something truly amazing?

Yes! I once went skydiving, and it was incredible.

That sounds thrilling! I want to experience something like that too.

Root Explanation

Experience → It is formed from "experientia" (from Latin, meaning trial or proof) and the suffix "-ence" (indicating a state or condition). The word "experience" refers to the state of having undergone or lived through something, often implying knowledge gained through such trials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'experientia' as trials or proofs that lead to knowledge — that's how experience means the knowledge gained from living through events.

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