What is the difference between learnt and learned?

[MorganMatthews]

What is the difference between learnt and learned, and how are these two words supposed to be used?

[AwkwardAvian]

In most cases, they are the same word. Learned is more common in the USA/Canada while most other places prefer learnt. If used as an adjective, however (e.g. learned scholar) then learnt should *not* be used. In all other cases it just depends where you're from

[MorganMatthews]

In most cases, they are the same word. Learned is more common in the USA/Canada while most other places prefer learnt. If used as an adjective, however (e.g. learned scholar) then learnt should *not* be used. In all other cases it just depends where you're from

Thank you for your response. :D