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Experience: Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：memorable event (experience)
experience
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
n., v.
Something that happens to you, or something you do, especially when it has a strong effect on you.
memorable event
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/ˈmɛmərəbəl ɪˈvɛnt/
n., v.
This refers to an event or occurrence that happens to a person, often leaving a strong impression.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'experientia' (trial, proof) from 'experiri' (to try, test). 'ex-' (out) + 'per-' (through) + '-ence' (state).
💡 Mnemonic
An expert gains skill through practice: 'expert' + 'science' = experience. Try it!
📖 Example
Traveling in Bali was the most amazing experience of my life.
Traveling in Bali was the most amazing experience of my life.
🔗 Collocations
life experience – An event or series of events that shape a person's life
personal experience – An event that someone has lived through themselves
memorable experience – An event that is especially easy to remember
🔄 Synonyms
incident (n.) – A particular event or occurrence
occurrence (n.) – Something that happens or takes place
event (n.) – A thing that happens, especially one of importance
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
experiential (adj.) – Relating to or derived from experience
experientially (adv.) – In a way that involves or is based on experience
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'experience' comes from Latin 'experientia', rooted in 'experiri' (to try). In philosophy, it is central to empiricism, which holds that knowledge comes from sensory experience. It became a key term in science and daily life.
Meaning 2：go through (experience)
experience
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
n., v.
To feel an emotion or a situation yourself, not just know about it.
go through
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/ɡoʊ θruː/
n., v.
To personally feel or undergo an emotion, sensation, or situation.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
When you learn a new language, you will experience moments of frustration and breakthrough.
When you learn a new language, you will experience moments of frustration and breakthrough.
🔗 Collocations
experience joy – To feel happiness or delight
experience pain – To undergo physical or emotional suffering
experience growth – To go through a process of development
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
experienced (adj.) – Having gained knowledge or skill through experience
inexperienced (adj.) – Lacking experience
Meaning 3：practical knowledge (experience)
experience
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
n., v.
The knowledge and skill you get from doing something for a long time.
practical knowledge
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/ˈpræktɪkəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/
n., v.
The skill or knowledge gained through repeated practice or exposure over time.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
His ten years of experience in coding made him stand out in the job interview.
His ten years of experience in coding made him stand out in the job interview.
🔗 Collocations
work experience – Practical familiarity gained from working in a job
professional experience – Skill and knowledge acquired in a specific career
hands-on experience – Direct practical involvement in an activity
🔄 Synonyms
expertise (n.) – Specialized skill or knowledge in a particular field
skill (n.) – Ability to do something well, especially through practice
proficiency (n.) – A high degree of competence or skill
🚫 Antonyms
inexperience (n.) – Lack of experience or skill
ignorance (n.) – Lack of knowledge or awareness
🌱 Derivatives
experienced (adj.) – Having a lot of experience in a particular activity or job
inexperienced (adj.) – Not having much experience
experiential (adj.) – Based on or involving experience
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