Synonyms of lesson

lesson 1 of 2

noun

ˈle-sᵊn 

as in assignment

something assigned to be read or studied

your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assignment
• reading
• homework
• lecture
• study
• exercise
• practice
• drill
• schoolwork
• étude

lesson

2 of 2

verb

as in to teach

to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field

would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teach
• educate
• school
• tutor
• instruct
• train
• lecture
• indoctrinate
• guide
• coach
• mentor
• prepare
• drill
• prime
• preach
• ground
• inform
• moralize
• instill
• lead
• verse
• inculcate
• show
• impart (to)
• brief
• qualify
• introduce
• edify
• direct
• enlighten
• familiarize
• habilitate
• reteach
• homeschool
• implant
• catechize
• fit
• rear
• initiate
• retrain
• reschool
• reeducate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lesson

Noun

Why the old rules stopped working Slok’s note picked up where Kelly’s history lesson leaves off and pointed forward. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Emily’s misguided research ultimately proves that love stories can’t be plotted and graphed like science experiments; more modern studio romantic comedies could stand to learn the same lesson. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Another $62,000 is for meal delivery and $42,000 has gone to lesson creation costs. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026

Some young workers may already be learning that lesson the hard way. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026