Word: Lesson

Pronunciation

/ˈlesn/

Definitions

• Noun: A period of teaching or instruction in a particular subject, especially one conducted in a school or classroom setting. For example: “She gave her students a grammar lesson.”

  • Also, a piece of information or advice that is learned through experience or from someone else’s actions or teachings. Example: “The incident was a harsh lesson in responsibility.”

• Verb: (usually in the form ‘teach a lesson’) To impart knowledge, skills, or values to someone through instruction or experience. Example: “Life has a way of teaching us valuable lessons.”

Phrases

• “Lesson plan”: A teacher’s detailed outline for a specific lesson.
• “Learn one’s lesson”: To gain understanding or wisdom from a mistake or setback.
• “A hard lesson”: A difficult experience that leads to learning something significant.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “In today’s math lesson, we’ll be covering algebraic equations.”
• Verb: “The coach hoped the loss would teach the team a valuable lesson about teamwork.”

Synonyms

• Class
• Tutorial
• Teaching session
• Training
• Instruction
• Learning experience
• Tutorial session
• Study session
• Education
• Instructive encounter