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lesson

/ˈlɛs.ən/

[/ˈlɛs.ən/]

a period of teaching

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A lesson is a fixed period of time in which a teacher instructs students on a particular subject. It can also mean something learned from experience.

Example

Our English lesson starts at nine o'clock every morning.

Our English lesson starts at nine o'clock every morning.

Etymology

From Old French 'leçon', from Latin 'lectio' meaning a reading.

How & Where It’s Used

Used constantly in school settings to refer to a single teaching session within a subject.

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