lesson

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/ˈlɛsn̩/ English

Definitions

noun

A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.“In our school a typical working week consists of around twenty lessons and ten hours of related laboratory work.”
A learning task assigned to a student; homework.
Something learned or to be learned.“Nature has many lessons to teach to us.”
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.“I hope this accident taught you a lesson!”

verb

To give a lesson to; to teach.

Related words

Synonyms

lection lear object lesson example moral deterrent example instruction learning education learn learned schooling training study tutorial precept explanation lecture

Associated

humility lessons classroom teach afternoon plans teacher curriculum taught

Rhymes

caisson lessen delicatessen escon jessen esson kessen abs in abscess in access in

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