Practical+lesson

  • 11lesson — /ˈlɛsən / (say lesuhn) noun 1. something to be learned or studied. 2. a part of a book or the like assigned to a pupil for study: the lesson for today is on page 22. 3. a length of time during which a pupil or class studies one subject. 4. a… …

  • 12lesson — les•son [[t]ˈlɛs ən[/t]] n. 1) a section into which a course of study is divided, esp. a single, continuous session of instruction: to take driving lessons[/ex] 2) a unit of a book, an exercise, etc., that is assigned to a student for study 3)… …

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  • 13practical — adjective 1》 of or concerned with practice. 2》 likely to be effective in real circumstances; feasible.     ↘suitable for a particular purpose. 3》 (of a person) realistic in approach.     ↘skilled at manual tasks. 4》 so nearly the case that it can …

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  • 14object lesson — practical example; instructive example …

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  • 15object lesson — noun punishment intended as a warning to others they decided to make an example of him • Syn: ↑example, ↑deterrent example, ↑lesson • Derivationally related forms: ↑exemplary (for: ↑exampl …

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  • 16object lesson — /ˈɒbdʒɛkt lɛsən/ (say objekt lesuhn) noun 1. a practical illustration of a principle, especially one serving as a warning: *Dad had always been a wonder and an object lesson to us in the way of courage and endurance. –steele rudd, 1903. 2. a… …

  • 17object lesson — ► NOUN ▪ a striking practical example of a principle or ideal …

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  • 18object lesson — n. an actual or practical demonstration or exemplification of some principle …

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  • 19object lesson — noun Date: 1831 something that serves as a practical example of a principle or abstract idea …

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  • 20object lesson — a practical or concrete illustration of a principle. [1825 35] * * * …

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