Synonyms for

Lesson

Verb / ˈlesʌn / Another word for lesson — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lesson is a period of time when a teacher teaches something to their students.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

instruction teaching tutorial pedagogy

Informal

class session coaching

Literary

admonition epiphany illumination

Antonyms

ignorance unawareness naivety innocence inexperience

Common collocations

  • learn a lesson
  • teach a lesson
  • hard lesson
  • life lesson
  • history lesson
  • first lesson
  • skip a lesson
  • missed a lesson

Word family

noun lesson
verb lesson
adjective learnable

Usage note

While 'lesson' can refer to a formal teaching session, it often implies a learning experience, particularly from mistakes or difficult situations. It is not typically used as a verb in modern English, though an archaic form exists.

Example sentences

  1. I have a lesson in English every Monday.
  2. My teacher gave me a lesson on how to tie my shoes.
  3. We learned a valuable lesson about teamwork during our basketball game.
  4. During music lessons, I practice playing the piano.
  5. My mom taught me a lesson on how to bake cookies.

Quotes

  • The most important lesson in life is to learn what your gifts are and to cultivate them with all your might. - Oprah Winfrey
  • The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes. - Winston Churchill
  • Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. - Vernon Law

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