Lessons: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ“š
Add to dictionary

lessons

 

[ หˆlษ›sษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

school education

Lessons are a period of time in which a teacher gives instruction to a class of students. It is a form of learning that typically takes place in a school environment.

Synonyms

class, instruction, lecture.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
lessons

Redundant entry; see the first 'lessons' context.

class

Used when talking about a group of students being taught together or the period during which instruction occurs. This term can refer to both the physical setting and the event.

  • She enjoys her biology class
  • The class starts at 9 AM every day
instruction

Applies when emphasizing the delivery or receiving of directions and guidelines in a formal educational setting or other contexts. This term stresses the act of teaching itself.

  • The instruction provided by the teacher was very clear
  • He followed the instructions for assembling the furniture
lecture

Ideal for a scenario where a subject expert or teacher talks to a group of students or an audience for an extended period on a particular topic, often in a formal setting like a university.

  • The professorโ€™s lecture on quantum physics was fascinating
  • We attended a lecture on modern art last week

Examples of usage

  • During the lessons, the students were taught about various subjects such as math, science, and history.
  • The teacher prepared interactive lessons to engage the students in the learning process.
Context #2 | Noun

moral instruction

Lessons can also refer to moral or valuable teachings that one learns from experiences or challenges in life.

Synonyms

advice, moral, teaching.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
lessons

Also used to refer to experiences that impart important knowledge often learnt through life events.

  • The difficult times taught him valuable lessons about resilience
  • She learned hard lessons after making several mistakes in her business
teaching

Used when referring to the profession, activity, or content of educating others.

  • She is passionate about teaching biology to high school students
  • His teaching on ancient civilizations was incredibly engaging
moral

Best applied when discussing the underlying ethical lesson or principle derived from a story or experience.

  • The moral of the story is to always be honest
  • Each fable has a moral that teaches a lesson on good behavior
advice

Appropriate for giving suggestions or recommendations to help someone make a decision or solve a problem.

  • My friend gave me good advice about handling stress at work
  • The doctor provided advice on how to maintain a healthy diet

Examples of usage

  • Through the hardships he faced, John learned valuable lessons about resilience and perseverance.
  • The story of the fable taught a lesson about honesty and integrity.
Context #3 | Noun

musical instruction

In music, a lesson is a period of time in which a teacher instructs a student on playing an instrument or singing.

Synonyms

instruction, music class, tutorial.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
lessons

Used generally for educational sessions across various subjects or skills, typically in a school or structured setting.

  • She has math lessons every Monday and Wednesday
  • The lessons at this school are very engaging
music class

Specifically refers to educational sessions focused on learning music, such as playing instruments or music theory.

  • He attends a music class every Saturday to learn how to play the piano
  • Their music class performed beautifully at the school concert
instruction

Often refers to guidance or commands given to achieve a particular goal, commonly used in education, assembly procedures, or learning processes.

  • The teacher gave clear instructions on how to complete the project
  • Follow the instruction manual to assemble the furniture properly
tutorial

Often denotes a detailed, step-by-step guide or session aimed at teaching a particular skill or task, commonly used in online learning or technical training.

  • I watched a tutorial on how to use the new software
  • The tutorial helped me understand the basics of graphic design

Examples of usage

  • She took piano lessons every week to improve her skills.
  • The singing lesson focused on breathing techniques and vocal exercises.

Translations

Translations of the word "lessons" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น liรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lektionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelajaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะพะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lekcje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚นใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท leรงons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lecciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dersler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lekcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏพ็จ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lekcije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kennslustundir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rslษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lecciones

Etymology

The word 'lessons' originated from the Old French word 'leรงon', which in turn came from the Latin word 'lectionem', meaning 'a reading'. The concept of lessons has been a fundamental part of education throughout history, evolving to encompass various forms of learning beyond traditional classroom settings.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,934, 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.