Synonyms of lessons

lessons 1 of 2

noun

plural of lesson

as in assignments

something assigned to be read or studied

your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assignments
• readings
• homeworks
• lectures
• exercises
• studies
• schoolwork
• practices
• drills
• études

lessons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lesson

as in teaches

to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field

would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teaches
• educates
• schools
• tutors
• trains
• lectures
• instructs
• coaches
• indoctrinates
• guides
• mentors
• drills
• grounds
• preaches
• prepares
• informs
• moralizes
• verses
• primes
• imparts (to)
• leads
• habilitates
• inculcates
• instills
• shows
• briefs
• qualifies
• implants
• edifies
• catechizes
• introduces
• enlightens
• familiarizes
• fits
• directs
• rears
• homeschools
• reeducates
• reteaches
• retrains
• reschools
• initiates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lessons

Noun

This was not his Dartmouth College graduation keynote of 2025, filled with lessons on getting up after falling. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

For Castellanos, meanwhile, the All-American Game provides a chance to remain connected to baseball while passing along lessons from a 15-year major league career that included two All-Star selections and a World Series appearance. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

The exhibit’s lessons in anatomy include explanations of bodily functions and why, for example, one lung is larger than the other in humans. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

As well as instruction on weapons and battlefield tactics, the basic military training covers lessons on Russia’s national security doctrine and the structure of the armed forces. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

In the autumn of life, there are many beautiful colors and lessons. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Those lessons contributed to NASA's Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs and, later, the development of the Space Shuttle. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Using the micro state as an example, Leo argued that small political communities can offer lessons in public service and social cohesion at a time of growing division and distrust. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Questions — and hopefully lessons Backcountry around the world are waiting for officials to release more information about what decisions Blackbird’s guides made leading into the tragedy. — Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026