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Definition lesson in American English

lesson noun

[countable] noun
/ˈles(ə)n/

▪ hard, harsh, important, salutary, valuable

1

a period of time in which someone is taught a skill

Example

a driving/dancing/swimming lesson

Example

She's taking French lessons from a private tutor.

1.1

a class in school on a particular subject

Synonyms and related words
after-school assembly class
2

a section in a book that teaches you about a particular subject

Example

Lesson 5 is all about the subjunctive.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgments addendum afterword
3

something that you learn from life, an event, or an experience

Example

One of the most important lessons in life is the value of friendship.

Example

the lessons of war/history/experience

Synonyms and related words
acquisition advanced assimilation
3.1

a punishment or bad experience that teaches you something

Example

I needed a lesson in humility and I got it.

Example

The second goal was a lesson in how not to defend a free kick.

Example

I hope you've learned a lesson from this, young man!

Example

People get into debt at such a young age that they have learned their lesson by the time they're 23.

Example

That girl needs teaching a lesson.

Example

Let that be a lesson to you not to play with matches!

Synonyms and related words
punishment retribution lesson
4

a passage from the Bible that someone reads out loud during a religious service

Example

Reverend Thomas stood up to read the lesson.

Synonyms and related words
amen anthem baptise
Definition lesson in American English