lesson

Definition of Lesson in English :

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Noun

1. lesson

a unit of instruction

Example Sentences:
'he took driving lessons'

2. deterrent example, example, lesson, object lesson

punishment intended as a warning to others

Example Sentences:
'they decided to make an example of him'

3. lesson, moral

the significance of a story or event

Example Sentences:
'the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor'

moral

4. lesson

a task assigned for individual study

Example Sentences:
'he did the lesson for today'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lesson

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noun

1.

a.

a unit, or single period of instruction in a subject; class

an hour-long music lesson

b.

the content of such a unit

2.

material assigned for individual study

3.

something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned; example

4.

the principles, knowledge, etc, gained

5.

a reprimand or punishment intended to correct

6.

a portion of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service

verb

7. (transitive) rare

to censure or punish

Lesson

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noun

1.

something to be learned

; specif.,

a.

an exercise or assignment that a student is to prepare or learn within a given time; unit of instruction

b.

the instruction given during one class or instruction period

c.

something that needs to be learned (or the event through which it is learned) for the sake of one's safety, well-being, etc.

d. [pl.]

course of instruction

music lessons

2.

a selection, as of Scripture, forming part of a religious service; lection

3.

a rebuke; reproof

verb transitive Rare

4.

to give a lesson to

5.

to rebuke; reprove

Lesson

see synonyms of lesson

n.

1. Something to be learned: lessons from observing nature.

2.

a. A period of instruction; a class.

b. An assignment or exercise in which something is to be learned.

c. The act or an instance of instructing; teaching.

3.

a. An experience, example, or observation that imparts new knowledge or understanding: The conversation was a lesson in tact.

b. The knowledge or wisdom so acquired. Missing the opening act taught me a lesson about being late.

4. often Lesson A reading from the Bible or other sacred text as part of a religious service.

tr.v. les·soned, les·son·ing, les·sons
Archaic

1. To teach a lesson to; instruct.

2. To rebuke or reprimand.

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