Definition

To learn something incorrectly or in a way that is not true.

Example

If you mislearn the rules, you might make mistakes in the game.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I might have mislearned some grammar rules in school.

Oh really? That can happen pretty easily with language.

Yeah, I just realized I was using the wrong tense all the time.

No worries, we can go over it together and fix it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mislearn is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "learn" (from Old English "leornian", meaning to acquire knowledge). The word "mislearn" means to learn something incorrectly or to acquire knowledge in a wrong way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'learn' meaning to acquire knowledge. This helps you remember that mislearn refers to acquiring knowledge in a wrong way.

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