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Lesson

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlesn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlesn/"]/

Meaning of Lesson

a period of time in which somebody is taught something

In simple words: A class or teaching session.

Lesson in a sentence

• I had a great lesson in math today.
• The teacher gave us a lesson about the solar system.
• Each lesson is designed to be engaging and informative.
• After the lesson, we practiced what we learned.
• My favorite lesson is the one about animals.

How to use Lesson

Use 'lesson' when referring to a specific teaching session or the material taught. It is appropriate in most educational contexts but may be too formal for casual conversations about informal teaching.

Grammar pattern

lesson + object

Memory hint

Think of a teacher giving a lesson – 'less-on' learning.

Related words

Collocations with Lesson

• good
• interesting
• boring
• attend
• go to
• have
• plan
• during a/​the lesson
• in a/​the lesson
• lesson about
• basic
• big
• good
• draw
• learn
• teach somebody
• lesson from
• lesson in
• lesson of
• basic
• big
• good
• draw
• learn
• teach somebody
• lesson from
• lesson in
• lesson of

Synonyms for Lesson

• reading (7)

Opposites of Lesson

• ignorance
• inactivity
• disregard

Common mistakes with Lesson

• Confusing 'lesson' with 'session' – a session can be broader than a lesson.
• Using 'lesson' as a plural with 'lessons' but forgetting the context – clarify if each one is separate.
• Saying 'teaching lesson' instead of 'lesson on teaching' – correct grammatical structure is important.

Frequently asked questions about Lesson

What does Lesson mean?

A class or teaching session.

What is the definition of Lesson?

a period of time in which somebody is taught something

How do you use Lesson in a sentence?

I had a great lesson in math today.

Can you give another example of Lesson?

The teacher gave us a lesson about the solar system.

What are synonyms for Lesson?

Common alternatives include reading (7).

What is the opposite of Lesson?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, inactivity, disregard.

What words go with Lesson?

It commonly pairs with good, interesting, boring, attend, go to, have, plan, during a/​the lesson, in a/​the lesson, lesson about, basic, big, good, draw, learn, teach somebody, lesson from, lesson in, lesson of, basic, big, good, draw, learn, teach somebody, lesson from, lesson in, lesson of.

What are common mistakes when using Lesson?

Confusing 'lesson' with 'session' – a session can be broader than a lesson. Using 'lesson' as a plural with 'lessons' but forgetting the context – clarify if each one is separate. Saying 'teaching lesson' instead of 'lesson on teaching' – correct grammatical structure is important.

How do you pronounce Lesson?

US: /["/ˈlesn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlesn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lesson?

Use 'lesson' when referring to a specific teaching session or the material taught. It is appropriate in most educational contexts but may be too formal for casual conversations about informal teaching.

What CEFR level is Lesson?

"Lesson" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.