lesson

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛsn̩/
/ˈlɛsn̩/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • In our school a typical working week consists of around twenty lessons and ten hours of related laboratory work.
2 Definition

A learning task assigned to a student; homework.

3 Definition

Something learned or to be learned.

Example Sentences
  • Nature has many lessons to teach to us.
4 Definition

Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.

Example Sentences
  • I hope this accident taught you a lesson!
5 Definition

A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service.

Example Sentences
  • Here endeth the first lesson.
6 Definition

A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.

7 Definition

An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To give a lesson to; to teach.