lesson
/ˈlɛs.ən/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.47 in modern English
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.
noun
A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service.
noun
An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.
Example Sentences
- "And you, my sister—you, who lesson me on endurance, your cheek is pale, and your step languid; even with you, how much has life lost its interest!"
- "In our school a typical working week consists of around twenty lessons and ten hours of related laboratory work."
- "Nature has many lessons to teach to us."
- "I hope this accident taught you a lesson!"
- "The accident was a good lesson to me."
- "Here endeth the first lesson."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *leǵ-, lessoun, leçon, lēctiō