lesson
noun
a section into which a course of study is divided, especially a single, continuous session of formal instruction in a subject.
lessons
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pluralof lesson.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The failures encompass everything from regulation and employment practices to the way the NHS and government struggle to learn the lessons of the past.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
“There are lessons to learn, gaps to close, and changes we must make.”
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 15, 2026
She has undergone similar training several times -- and said the lessons helped her confidence -- but noted she was "so envious of young people who can do all this so easily".
From Barron's β Sep. 14, 2026
We asked a few of them to share the lessons they learned from saving and juggling money priorities, and the surprises they encountered along the way.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 10, 2026
They were just some of the millions of Japanese citizens who had begun to find closure after the tsunami, to take the lessons of the disaster and move forward.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
