relearn

verb

re·​learn (ˌ)rē-ˈlərn How to pronounce relearn (audio)
relearned; relearning

transitive verb

: to learn (something) again
… even those in the class who had been playing for decades regressed to golf infancy. Everyone had to relearn the basics …—Rachel Urquhart
… most of the top-selling books are printed in the original Japanese right-to-left format. Not only do readers have to relearn how to read comics, they have to relearn how to read a book.—Heidi MacDonald

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People should not have to relearn the system every time the interface changes. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Soul Surfer explores Bethany’s recovery from the devastating attack and her determination to relearn how to surf with one arm. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 Walker spent years on dialysis, dependent on oxygen and relearning basic motor skills. — Candace McKnight, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 The seedings become suggestions as the players relearn grass for a short burst of their seasons. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relearn

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relearn was in 1694

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“Relearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relearn. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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relearn

transitive verb
re·​learn ˈrē-ˈlərn How to pronounce relearn (audio)
: to learn again (what has been forgotten)
relearning noun
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