Meaning & Definition of word "Lesson"
Lesson
/ˈlɛsən/
noun:
- 1. A period of instruction or teaching.
- Example: The math lesson was scheduled for two hours.
- 2. Something learned from an experience.
- Example: He learned a valuable lesson from his mistakes.
- 3. A division of a book or instructional material.
- Example: The first lesson in the textbook covers basic grammar.
Etymology
●Middle English 'lessoun', from Old French 'leçon', from Latin 'lectio'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lesson learned:
A realization gained from experience, especially from a past mistake.
private lesson:
An individual or one-on-one teaching session.
life lesson:
A significant insight or experience that teaches an important principle.
preparatory lesson:
A session designed to prepare students for a specific subject or topic.
Related Words
teacher:
A person who educates students.
student:
A person who is studying in a school or learning.
curriculum:
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
tutorial:
A method of transferring knowledge that can be used in a variety of ways.
Slang Meanings of lesson
Meaning: Dropping knowledge
● Example Sentence: After the argument, he really dropped some knowledge as a lesson to me.
Meaning: Teach someone a lesson
● Example Sentence: His friends decided to teach him a lesson for being rude.