Synonyms for lesson

Synonyms for (noun) lesson

Synonyms: lesson

Definition: a task assigned for individual study

Usage: he did the lesson for today

Similar words: school assignment, schoolwork

Definition: a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher


Synonyms: lesson

Definition: a unit of instruction

Usage: he took driving lessons

Similar words: instruction, pedagogy, teaching

Definition: the profession of a teacher

Usage: he prepared for teaching while still in college; pedagogy is recognized as an important profession


Synonyms: moral, lesson

Definition: the significance of a story or event

Usage: the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor

Similar words: significance, signification, meaning, import

Definition: the message that is intended or expressed or signified

Usage: what is the meaning of this sentence; the significance of a red traffic light; the signification of Chinese characters; the import of his announcement was ambiguous


Synonyms: lesson, deterrent example, object lesson, example

Definition: punishment intended as a warning to others

Usage: they decided to make an example of him

Similar words: admonition, monition, word of advice, warning

Definition: cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

Usage: a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality; the warning was to beware of surprises; his final word of advice was not to play with matches


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