Lesson: meaning, definitions and examples

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lesson

[ ˈlɛsən ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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.

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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:

🇵🇹 lição

🇮🇳 पाठ

🇩🇪 Lektion

🇮🇩 pelajaran

🇺🇦 урок

🇵🇱 lekcja

🇯🇵 レッスン

🇫🇷 leçon

🇪🇸 lección

🇹🇷 ders

🇰🇷 수업

🇸🇦 درس

🇨🇿 lekce

🇸🇰 lekcia

🇨🇳 课 (kè)

🇸🇮 lekcija

🇮🇸 kennslustund

🇰🇿 сабақ

🇬🇪 გაკვეთილი

🇦🇿 dərs

🇲🇽 lección

Word origin

The word 'lesson' originated from the Old French word 'leçon' 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.