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lesson

 

[ หˆlษ›sษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

education

A period of learning or teaching, especially one in which a particular skill or subject is studied.

Synonyms

class, lecture, tutorial

Examples of usage

  • She has a piano lesson at 3 p.m.
  • The students were attentive during the history lesson.
Context #2 | Noun

life

An experience or event that serves as a warning or encouragement.

Synonyms

experience, insight, moral

Examples of usage

  • The failed project was a valuable lesson for the team.
  • Her mistake taught her an important lesson.
Context #3 | Verb

teaching

To give a lesson or instructions to someone.

Synonyms

educate, instruct, teach

Examples of usage

  • The teacher will lesson the importance of teamwork.
  • She lessons her students on the significance of environmental conservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "lesson" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น liรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lektion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelajaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lekcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚นใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท leรงon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ders

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏพ (kรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lekcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kennslustund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rs

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lecciรณn

Etymology

The word 'lesson' originated from the Old French word 'leรงon' and the Latin word 'lectionem', both meaning 'a reading or passage to be read'. The concept of a lesson as a period of learning or teaching has evolved over time, reflecting the importance of education in various societies. Lessons have become fundamental units of instruction in schools and other educational settings, shaping the way knowledge is imparted and acquired.

See also: less, lessee, lessen, lessened, lessening, lesser, lessons, lessor, unless.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,895, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.