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- [les-uh n]
- /ˈlɛs ən/
- /ˈlesn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [les-uh n]
- /ˈlɛs ən/
Definitions of lesson word
- noun lesson a section into which a course of study is divided, especially a single, continuous session of formal instruction in a subject: The manual was broken down into 50 lessons. 1
- noun lesson a part of a book, an exercise, etc., that is assigned to a student for study: The lesson for today is on page 22. He worked assiduously at his music lesson. 1
- noun lesson something to be learned or studied: the lessons of the past. 1
- noun lesson a useful piece of practical wisdom acquired by experience or study: That accident certainly taught him a lesson in careful driving. 1
- noun lesson something from which a person learns or should learn; an instructive example: Her faith should serve as a lesson to all of us. 1
- noun lesson a reproof or punishment intended to teach one better ways. 1
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Origin of lesson
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English lesso(u)n < Old French leçon < Latin lēctiōn- (stem of lēctiō) lection
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Parts of speech for Lesson
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lesson popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lesson usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lesson
noun lesson
- practice — habitual or customary performance; operation: office practice.
- task — a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- instruction — machine instruction
- reading — an act or instance of reading: Give the agreement a careful read before you sign it.
verb lesson
- sit on — to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated.
- lay on — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- monish — to admonish.
- reproach — to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
- lean on — to incline or bend from a vertical position: She leaned out the window.
Antonyms for lesson
noun lesson
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
- encouragement — The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
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