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experience

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01noun

the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

“a man of experience”

“experience is the best teacher”

02noun

the content of direct observation or participation in an event

“he had a religious experience”

“he recalled the experience vividly”

03noun

an event as apprehended

“a surprising experience”

“that painful experience certainly got our attention”

04verb

undergo or live through a difficult experience

“We had many trials to go through”

“he saw action in Viet Nam”

4 more meanings

05verb

have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations

“I know the feeling!”

“have you ever known hunger?”

06verb

go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

“get an idea”

“experience vertigo”

07verb

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

“She felt resentful”

“He felt regret”

08verb

undergo

“The stocks had a fast run-up”

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