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lesson

[les-uhn] / ˈlɛs ən /
NOUN
information taught
Synonyms
STRONGEST
class education exercise homework instruction lecture practice reading study task teaching test
STRONG
assignment coaching drill period quiz recitation schooling
WEAK
chalk talk tutoring
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
NOUN
helpful example, communication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
message warning
STRONG
admonition censure chiding deterrent exemplar model moral notice precept punishment rebuke reprimand reproof scolding
WEAK
helpful word noble action
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment encouragement praise reward

Example Sentences

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Raviprolu sees the breakthrough as a broader lesson about persistence in science.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Resources for virtual tutoring from the Los Angeles Public Library, Tutor.com and Step Up Tutoring are available through the online lesson guides.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But I think he'll have learned his lesson there.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Even so, Sybiha said Ukraine’s forceful breaking of the blockade held a strategy lesson for the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“No French lesson, Lumawoo. Too tired,” Cassiopeia begged.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood