Lecture
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈlek.tʃər/
US
/ˈlek.tʃɚ/
Definition
(n) : A talk that teaches something.
(v) : To speak seriously to someone about their behaviour.
(v) : To speak seriously to someone about their behaviour.
Example
"(n) : He listened to the lecture."
"(n) : The teacher gave a lecture about the importance of honesty in daily life."
"(v) : She lectured her little brother for not finishing his homework."
Explanation
A lecture is a talk given by a teacher or expert to explain a subject. For example, the professor gave a lecture on history. As a verb, to lecture means to talk seriously to someone, usually to correct behaviour, like she lectured him about being late. Lectures are common in schools, colleges, workshops, or meetings. They are usually long and give information about a topic.