Definition of Lesson

1. Noun. A unit of instruction. "He took driving lessons"


2. Noun. Punishment intended as a warning to others. "They decided to make an example of him"
Exact synonyms: Deterrent Example, Example, Object Lesson
Generic synonyms: Admonition, Monition, Warning, Word Of Advice
Derivative terms: Exemplary

3. Noun. The significance of a story or event. "The moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"
Exact synonyms: Moral
Generic synonyms: Import, Meaning, Significance, Signification

4. Noun. A task assigned for individual study. "He did the lesson for today"

Definition of Lesson

1. n. Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something, as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time.

2. v. t. To teach; to instruct.

Definition of Lesson

1. Noun. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. ¹

2. Noun. A learning task assigned to a student; homework. ¹

3. Noun. Something learned or to be learned. ¹

4. Noun. Something that serves as a warning or encouragement. ¹

5. Noun. A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service. ¹

6. Verb. To give a lesson to; to teach. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lesson

1. to instruct [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: instruct

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lesson

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lesser twayblade
lesser tympanic spine
lesser whitethroat
lesser wing of sphenoid bone
lesser wintergreen
lesser yellow trefoil
lesser yellowlegs
lesser zygomatic muscle
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lessies
lessness
lesson (current term)
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lest we forget
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