lessons

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/ˈlɛsn̩z/ English

Definitions

noun

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.”
A learning task assigned to a student; homework.
Something learned or to be learned.“Nature has many lessons to teach to us.”
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.“I hope this accident taught you a lesson!”

verb

To give a lesson to; to teach.

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Synonyms

lection lear object lesson example moral deterrent example classes classrooms conclusions consequences cours course courses courts doctrines education experience experiences

Associated

lacunae lectionary carols minuscule parchment gospels learnt learned lesson conservatory violin piano

Rhymes

lessens delicatessens caissons confess sins des sons excess ins les sons press ins

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