lecture

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

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Also seen as: lectures · lecturing · lectured

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bài học hoặc trình bày bằng lời nói, thường được trình bày cho một nhóm

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Noun

Examples

During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1), usually at college or university.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lớp học chủ yếu bao gồm một bài giảng (theo nghĩa 1), thường ở trường đại học hoặc cao đẳng

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Noun

Examples

We will not have lecture tomorrow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dạy ai đó bằng cách phát biểu về một chủ đề nhất định

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Verb

Examples

The professor lectured to two classes this morning.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To preach, to berate, to scold.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giảng dạy, răn dạy, la mắng

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Verb

Examples

Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lecture” mean?

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

Is “lecture” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.