experience

noun

  1. 1

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

    a man of experience

    experience is the best teacher

  2. 2

    the content of direct observation or participation in an event

    he had a religious experience

    he recalled the experience vividly

  3. 3

    an event as apprehended

    a surprising experience

    that painful experience certainly got our attention

verb

  1. 1

    undergo

    The stocks had a fast run-up

  2. 2

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

    I know the feeling!

    have you ever known hunger?

  3. 3

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

    She felt resentful

    He felt regret

  4. 4

    go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

    get an idea

    experience vertigo

  5. 5

    go or live through

    We had many trials to go through

    he saw action in Viet Nam

Synonyms

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