experience
//ɪkˈspɪəriəns//
Noun
experienceSingular
experiencesPlural
1
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge or skill acquired by a period of practical involvement in an activity or field
She has five years of experience in teaching.
2
an event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone; something personally encountered, undergone, or lived through
Meeting her was an unforgettable experience.
3
the totality of the conscious events that make up an individual's life
Her experience has taught her to be patient with others.
Antonym
Verb
experienceInfinitive
experiencePresent tense
experiencedPast tense
experiencedPast participle
experiencingPresent participle
experiencesThird-person singular
1
to encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence); to have experience of something
She experienced a lot of difficulties during her first year abroad.
2
to feel or be affected by (an emotion or sensation)
She experienced a feeling of great joy when she heard the news.