BY HEART Definition & Meaning

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Also, by rote . From memory; also, mechanically. For example, Betty had trouble learning the song by heart, but her teacher insisted on it , or Japanese schools put heavy emphasis on learning by rote . These terms are often put as know by heart or learn by rote . The first term was already used by Chaucer (in Troilus and Cressida ). The variant, also dating from the 1300s, often implies mere memorization without deeper understanding. Both phrases remain in use, although this form of learning is no longer so widespread as it once was. Also see commit to memory .

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In his trademark single-minded approach, Kilmer lost weight and learned 50 Doors songs by heart, as well as spending time in a studio perfecting Morrison's stage style.

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More importantly, Petty and Campbell would co-write songs that millions of people now know by heart: “You Got Lucky,” “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl.”

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“I think it’s important to really look closely at not over-installing. Making sure the guys know what they’re getting by heart.”

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“For too long, our government has violated the cardinal rule that every bitcoiner knows by heart, never sell your bitcoin,” Trump said at the event.

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He read Goldman’s book several times and he really knew the screenplay by heart, so he arrived extremely well prepared.

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