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A unit of study. Also: Something learned by study or experience.

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Usage examples (39)
  • I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention.
  • He did the lesson for today
  • The main lesson is that it is surprising that so many people could be fooled.
  • But the lesson is all that matters is the here and the now.
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  • Another word that sounds like "lesson" which is something learned , is "lessen" which means to make or become smaller.
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