Learning:
Learning means to gain knowledge either by study, experience or being taught. The ability to learn is possessed by humans, animals, plants and some machines. Learning produces changes in the organism and the changes produced are relatively permanent.
Studying:
Studying means to gain knowledge especially by means of books. Studying may be reading/writing or performing activities that help to learn. Studying is gaining knowledge.
Differences:
| Basis | Learning | Studying |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught. | The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books. |
| Objectives/Purpose | Learning is for knowledge. | Studying is for marks. |
| Synonyms | Culture, training, information, research and literature | Read, consider, examine, learn and think |
| Antonyms | Ignorance | Neglect, disregard and forget |
| Part of Speech | Noun | Verb |
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| Word origin | The word learning is originated before the 12th century. | The studying is originated in the 14th century from the Middle English studie. |
| Time period | Learning is for a lifetime | Studying can be done for hours. |
| Result | Learning makes you smart. Studying will get you a job. | Studying makes you book smart. Learning will get you choices. |
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