lesson
Translation
lesson, class, teaching
Examples
I have a piano lesson today.
I have a piano lesson today.
That mistake was a valuable lesson.
That mistake was a valuable lesson.
Grammar Patterns
a lesson in ((sth.)) a learning experience about (sth.) It was a lesson in patience.
to take a lesson to receive instruction I take a piano lesson every week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: class, instruction, teaching, moral
Etymology
From Old French 'leçon' (a reading), from Latin 'lectio' (a reading), related to 'lecture'.
Memory Tips
You 'listen' during a 'lesson' to learn.