lesson

noun

Something to be learned.

noun

A period of instruction; a class.

noun

An assignment or exercise in which something is to be learned.

noun

The act or an instance of instructing; teaching.

noun

An experience, example, or observation that imparts new knowledge or understanding.

noun

The knowledge or wisdom so acquired.

noun

A reading from the Bible or other sacred text as part of a religious service.

transitive verb

To teach a lesson to; instruct.