experience (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/

Definition

Knowledge or skill gained from doing something over time.

Examples

• She has a lot of experience in teaching.

• His work experience is impressive.

• We need someone with experience for this job.

How to Use experience

experience in (prepositional phrase)

Having knowledge or skill in a particular area. — "She has years of experience in marketing."

experience with (prepositional phrase)

Having knowledge or skill related to a specific thing or person. — "Do you have experience with this software?"

experience something (collocation)

To feel or go through an event or emotion. — "He experienced a lot of pain."

Synonyms of experience

Words with a similar meaning to experience:

• practice
• skill
• knowledge
• expertise

Antonyms of experience

Words with the opposite meaning to experience:

• inexperience
• ignorance

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