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Definitions for Lesson

[1] a section into which a course of study is divided, especially a single, continuous session of formal instruction in a subject: The manual was broken down into 50 lessons.
[2] a part of a book, an exercise, etc., that is assigned to a student for study: The lesson for today is on page 22. He worked assiduously at his music lesson.
[3] something to be learned or studied: the lessons of the past.
[4] a useful piece of practical wisdom acquired by experience or study: That accident certainly taught him a lesson in careful driving.
[5] something from which a person learns or should learn; an instructive example: Her faith should serve as a lesson to all of us.
[6] a reproof or punishment intended to teach one better ways.
[7] a portion of Scripture or other sacred writing read or appointed to be read at a divine service; lection; pericope.
[8] to teach; instruct; give a lesson to.
[9] to admonish or reprove.
[10] a unit, or single period of instruction in a subject; class an hour-long music lesson the content of such a unit
[11] material assigned for individual study
[12] something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned; example
[13] the principles, knowledge, etc, gained
[14] a reprimand or punishment intended to correct
[15] a portion of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service
[16] (tr) rare to censure or punish

Words related to Lesson

practice, task, study, instruction, reading, teaching, test, lecture, education, class, exercise, homework, message, warning, assignment, schooling, recitation, period, drill, quiz

Words nearby Lesson

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Origin of Lesson

1175–1225; Middle English lesso(u)n < Old French leçon < Latin lēctiōn- (stem of lēctiō ) lection

Words that may be confused with Lesson

lessen, lesson

Word origin for Lesson

C13: from Old French leçon, from Latin lēctiō, from legere to read

Synonyms for Lesson

class, education, exercise, homework, instruction, lecture, practice, reading, study, task, teaching, test, assignment, coaching, drill, period, quiz, recitation, schooling, chalk talk, tutoring