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Lesson

UK /["/ˈlesn/"]/US /["/ˈlesn/"]/

Definition

a period of time in which somebody is taught something

In simple words: A class or teaching session.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • reading (7)

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • inactivity
  • disregard

Common mistakes

  • 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.