Lesson

Quick meaning: Lesson is a verb meaning A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.

Meaning

A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.

More Meanings

1. A learning task assigned to a student; homework.
2. Something learned or to be learned.
3. Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.
4. A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service.
5. A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
6. (music) An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.
7. (archaic) To instruct to teach.

Example Sentences

Here endeth the first lesson.

The accident was a good lesson to me.

Nature has many lessons to teach to us.

I hope this accident taught you a lesson!

Word Forms

• lessons
• lessoning
• lessoned

Synonyms for lesson

Depending on context, synonyms include lear, lection, moral, example.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include example, moral, instruction, learning, education, learn.

Related Dictionary Tools