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/ˈles(ə)n/ 
| singular | lesson |
| plural | lessons |
- 3something that you learn from life, an event, or an experience
One of the most important lessons in life is the value of friendship.
the lessons of war/history/experience
- a.a punishment or bad experience that teaches you somethinglesson in:
I needed a lesson in humility and I got it.
The second goal was a lesson in how not to defend a free kick.
learn a lesson:I hope you’ve learned a lesson from this, young man!
learn your lesson:People get into debt at such a young age that they have learned their lesson by the time they’re 23.
teach someone a lesson (=punish someone):That girl needs teaching a lesson.
let that be a lesson to you:Let that be a lesson to you not to play with matches!
Collocations: lesson
▪ hard, harsh, important, salutary, valuable
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