What does Lesson mean?
Definitions for Lesson
ˈlɛs ənles·son
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Lesson.
Princeton's WordNet
lessonnoun
a unit of instruction
"he took driving lessons"
example, deterrent example, lesson, object lessonnoun
punishment intended as a warning to others
"they decided to make an example of him"
moral, lessonnoun
the significance of a story or event
"the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"
lessonnoun
a task assigned for individual study
"he did the lesson for today"
Wiktionary
lessonnoun
A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
In our school a typical working week consists of around twenty lessons and ten hours of related laboratory work.
lessonnoun
A learning task assigned to a student; homework.
lessonnoun
Something learned or to be learned.
lessonnoun
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.
The accident was a good lesson to me.
lessonnoun
A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service.
lessonverb
To give a lesson to; to teach.
Etymology: From leçon, from lectio, from lego.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
LESSONnoun
Etymology: leçon, French; lectio, Latin.
I but repeat that lesson
Which I have learn’d from thee. John Denham, Sophy.This days ensample hath this lesson dear
Deep written in my heart with iron pen,
That bliss may not abide in state of mortal men. Fa. Qu.Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom, and teach her not an evil lesson against thyself. Ecclus. ix. 1.
Notwithstanding so eminent properties, whereof lessons are happily destitute; yet lessons being free from some inconveniences whereunto sermons are more subject, they may, in this respect, no less take, than in other they must give the hand which betokeneth pre-eminence. Richard Hooker, b. v.
Those good laws were like good lessons set for a flute out of tune; of which lessons little use can be made, till the flute be made fit to be played on. John Davies, on Ireland.
She would give her a lesson for walking so late, that should make her keep within doors for one fortnight. Philip Sidney.
To Lessonverb
To teach; to instruct.
Etymology: from the noun.
Even in kind love, I do conjure thee,
To lesson me. William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona.Well hast thou lesson’d us, this shall we do. William Shakespeare.
Children should be seasoned betimes, and lessoned into a contempt and detestation of this vice. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.
Wikipedia
Lesson
A lesson or class is a structured period of time where learning is intended to occur. It involves one or more students (also called pupils or learners in some circumstances) being taught by a teacher or instructor. A lesson may be either one section of a textbook (which, apart from the printed page, can also include multimedia) or, more frequently, a short period of time during which learners are taught about a particular subject or taught how to perform a particular activity. Lessons are generally taught in a classroom but may instead take place in a situated learning environment. In a wider sense, a lesson is an insight gained by a learner into previously unfamiliar subject-matter. Such a lesson can be either planned or accidental, enjoyable or painful. The colloquial phrase "to teach someone a lesson", means to punish or scold a person for a mistake they have made in order to ensure that they do not make the same mistake again.Lessons can also be made entertaining. When the term education is combined with entertainment, the term edutainment is coined.
ChatGPT
lesson
A lesson is a unit of instruction or learning that is aimed at imparting knowledge, skills, or experiences to a student or learner. It typically involves a planned and structured approach, often delivered by a teacher or instructor, with specific objectives, content, and activities designed to help the student acquire new knowledge or develop a particular skill. Lessons can occur in various settings, such as classrooms, online platforms, or practical training environments, and can cover a wide range of subjects or topics.
Webster Dictionary
Lessonnoun
anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something, as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time
Lessonnoun
that which is learned or taught by an express effort; instruction derived from precept, experience, observation, or deduction; a precept; a doctrine; as, to take or give a lesson in drawing
Lessonnoun
a portion of Scripture read in divine service for instruction; as, here endeth the first lesson
Lessonnoun
a severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning
Lessonnoun
an exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study
Lessonverb
to teach; to instruct
Etymology: [OE. lessoun, F. leon lesson, reading, fr. L. lectio a reading, fr. legere to read, collect. See Legend, and cf. Lection.]
Wikidata
Lesson
A lesson is a structured period of time where learning is intended to occur. It involves one or more students being taught by a teacher or instructor. A lesson may be either one section of a textbook or, more frequently, a short period of time during which learners are taught about a particular subject or taught how to perform a particular activity. Lessons are generally taught in a classroom but may instead take place in a situated learning environment. In a wider sense, a lesson is an insight gained by a learner into previously unfamiliar subject-matter. Such a lesson can be either planned or accidental, enjoyable or painful. The colloquial phrase "to teach someone a lesson", means to punish or scold a person for a mistake they have made in order to ensure that they do not make the same mistake again. Lessons can also be made entertaining. When the term education is combined with entertainment, the term edutainment is coined.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Lesson
les′n, n. a portion of Scripture appointed to be read in divine service: that which a pupil learns at a time: a precept or doctrine inculcated: instruction derived from experience: severe lecture.—v.t. to give a lesson to. [Fr. leçon—L. lection-em—legĕre, to read.]
Editors Contribution
lesson
A form of instruction.
The gym instructor has lesson plans for the various groups.
Submitted by MaryC on August 8, 2020
lesson
A unit of time created on a school timetable for a specific teacher and subject to teach.
The school lessons were created before the school term starts to ensure proactive creation , management, planning and reviewing.
Submitted by MaryC on March 27, 2020
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Lesson
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
LESSON
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lesson is ranked #106570 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Lesson surname appeared 167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Lesson.
90.4% or 151 total occurrences were White.
3.5% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Lesson' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4371
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Lesson' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2267
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Lesson' in Nouns Frequency: #998
Anagrams for Lesson »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Lesson in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Lesson in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Lesson in a Sentence
He would get up at five o’clock in the morning to get on the first flight to go back to his wife and get home, not me, I’d go on the third flight. He’d be on the first flight out, get home, get back to Kelly and just live his life. He didn’t want to spend any extra time. He really valued his time. There was no loose time with him, which is a really impressive thing – it’s a lesson I take from him.
North Ridgeville Police Department:
You’d have thought we would have learned our lesson after the kangaroo incident.
I think we learned a valuable lesson today, we can't be distracted. We got to keep our mind in the game.
Punishment is something imposed on a less powerful person by a more powerful person. It sets up our children to want power and control, consequences teach us a lesson, and allow children to learn by the situation. What happens when I forget my sweatshirt ? I am a bit chilly. It's a cleaner lesson, and works much faster.
Votel told Fox News’ Catherine Herridge. The intent is to create a situation where NATO can't continue to thrive. Votel said he did not have unique insights into Russian President Vladimir Putin but he believes Putin sees the expansion of NATO ...as a threat to him and I think what they (Moscow) are attempting to do is create these frozen conflicts and create situations that are very, very difficult to resolve along their border. That does, could pose an existential threat, Votel added. He also said Russia is using a hybrid approach to warfare where state and non-state actors are mixing military and non-military capabilities. The result is a coercive effect...using information operations, using manipulation of media , using social media. Since January, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia – three traditional U.S. allies - have completed significant nuclear energy deals with Russia. Asked if this is evidence of Putin's effort to further expand Russia’s reach, and the seeds of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, Votel replied it was proof of Moscow's push to challenge the U.S. and expand its influence. Votel said SOCOM is assisting those countries that want to resist Russian influence. We work with partners to help develop their capabilities, we help our embassies with some of their messaging activities that they are doing out there to make sure that truthful information is getting out to populations. We use our civil affairs capability to help connect governments to their populations and strengthen those relationships. In doing that, (we) reduce those vulnerabilities of populations who may be vulnerable to this type of pressure they get from outside countries . Asked about Al Qaeda, Votel said the terror group was diminished in east Africa, Syria and Yemen, but the lesson of the last decade is that the U.S. and its allies must maintain pressure or the groups will reinvent and reconstitute. The leader of Al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is believed to be in Pakistan, and has been noticeably silent on the June drone strike that killed the organization's number two , Naser al Wuhayishi, who also was the leader of the Al Qaeda affiliate in Yemen. To me it is a good sign it’s an indication that we have been very effective at isolating him so that is kind of my initial reaction.
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- درسArabic
- дәресBashkir
- урокBelarusian
- урокBulgarian
- kentelBreton
- ponaučení, lekce, vyučovací hodinaCzech
- gwersWelsh
- Lehrstunde, Lehre, Unterricht, Stunde, LektionGerman
- μάθημα, δίδαγμαGreek
- lecionoEsperanto
- lecciónSpanish
- ikasgai, eskarmentuBasque
- درس, تکلیفPersian
- oppitunti, läksy, kotitehtävä, sana, luento, tehtävä, opetusFinnish
- leçon, devoirsFrench
- ceachtIrish
- leasanScottish Gaelic
- lessoonManx
- שיעור, שיעורים, מוסר השכל, לקחHebrew
- पाठHindi
- leckeHungarian
- դասArmenian
- lectionInterlingua
- pelajaranIndonesian
- lezioneItalian
- レッスン, 授業, 学課, 課Japanese
- 과, 수업Korean
- دهرسKurdish
- documentumLatin
- Léier, Stonn, LektiounLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- lesDutch
- lærepenge, undervisningstime, lekseNorwegian
- liçãoPortuguese
- lecțieRomanian
- урокRussian
- lekcijaSerbo-Croatian
- lektion, läxaSwedish
- funzoSwahili
- పాఠంTelugu
- дарсTajik
- ders, ibret, çimkeTurkish
- دەرسUyghur, Uighur
- урокUkrainian
- bài học, bàiVietnamese
- lärnodVolapük
- לעקציע, אויפֿגאַבעYiddish
- 課Chinese
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