👉 To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “experienced,” and it’s quite a clever thing. The dictionary gives us a lovely long definition – a real mouthful, isn’t it? Let's break it down piece by piece. Think of it like this: "Experienced" doesn’t just mean you know something. It means you’ve done something! It's about having gone through things and learned from them. Let’s look at those parts of the definition, shall we? “To observe certain events…” – Imagine watching a storm roll in. You’re observing it, right? But just watching doesn’t make you experienced with storms! “…undergo a certain feeling or process…” - Feeling sad after a loss, that's a process. Experiencing sadness changes you, teaches you something about yourself and how to cope. “...or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one’s knowledge, opinions, or skills.” – This is the key! It’s not just doing , it's changing . If you bake a cake – you learn something about baking, you gain a skill, and your opinion of cake might change! So, being “experienced” means you’ve been through something, learned from it, and that experience has changed you in some way. It builds on what you already know. It's like adding layers to an onion – each layer represents a different experience, and together they make you who you are! Does that make sense? Now, let’s try an example: A young child learning to ride a bike – they observe it, they experience the wobbles and falls, and eventually, through practice, they become experienced riders. Any questions before we move on?
