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

The lessons Thomas wanted his daughters to learn now extend beyond his own family. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* film adaptation offers profound leadership lessons from King Odysseus's arduous journey home. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Black children are disproportionately vulnerable to drowning due to historic inequities in access to swimming pools, swim lessons, and water safety education — more than 60% of Black children cannot swim. — Karen Cohn, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

On her way to 12 surgeries by the age of 4, she was taught two lessons by her parents that never left her. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Cots, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizing tablets, and bed guards are offered, as well as babysitting services, swimming lessons, complimentary non-motorized water sports, and blended baby food especially prepared by the chef. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Yet the lessons of the wars before us are that cheaper, nonhuman piloted systems are changing the balance of fighting. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Too many parents allow teens to treat all their summer income like a slush fund with no financial lessons. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

The idea is that whatever program Connecticut ultimately unveils, the lessons learned from the pilot will help inform RAISE US’s future work. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 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