instruction
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
A2
Englisch
~ 1700
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
A2
entity
1
Direction on how to do something
Words that tell you what to do or how to do it.
Verwendungsmuster:
to give [someone] instructions
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instruction' (countable) with 'education' (uncountable). For example, 'I need more instructions in math' should usually be 'I need more instruction in math' when meaning teaching.
Synonyme
direction (Often used interchangeably, but 'direction' can also mean general guidance rather than specific steps.)
Antonyme
question (A request for information, rather than telling someone what to do.)
Wortverbindungen
follow instructions
|give instructions
|clear instructions
|written instructions
|step-by-step instructions
Themen
daily life
|education
|workplace
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The teacher gave clear instructions for the homework.
- Please read the safety instructions before using the machine.
- The manual contains detailed instructions for installation.
- He followed the instructions carefully and built the model.
- I don’t understand these instructions; can you explain them?
Beispiele für Lernende
- The teacher gave instructions for the game.
- Please follow the instructions on the box.
- I read the instructions before I started.
- She gave me instructions to find her house.
Nomen
B1
action
2
Act of teaching or training
The act of showing or telling someone how to do something over a period of time.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may overuse 'instructions' in plural when referring to teaching, but in this sense it is usually uncountable ('instruction').
Synonyme
teaching ('Teaching' is more common in everyday speech; 'instruction' sounds slightly more formal or technical.)
Antonyme
neglect (Failure to provide needed teaching or guidance.)
Wortverbindungen
language instruction
|military instruction
|music instruction
|driver instruction
Themen
education
|training
Beispiele
- She received instruction in piano from a famous musician.
- The course offers instruction in basic computer skills.
- Driving instruction is required before taking the test.
- The school provides instruction in both English and Spanish.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I get English instruction at school.
- He gives instruction in swimming.
- The class gives instruction in cooking.
- They offer driving instruction for beginners.
Nomen
technical
B2
entity
3
Command for a computer to execute
A command that tells a computer to do one thing.
Synonyme
command ('Command' is broader and can refer to higher-level or user-given orders, not just low-level program steps.)
Antonyme
data (Information processed by a computer, rather than an action to perform.)
Wortverbindungen
machine instruction
|execute instruction
|instruction set
Themen
technology
|computing
Beispiele
- The processor executes millions of instructions per second.
- Each instruction tells the CPU to perform a specific task.
- An error occurred while processing the instruction.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The computer follows each instruction.
- One instruction tells the computer to add numbers.
- The program has many instructions.
Grammatik
Grundform
instruction
IPA
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
Silben & Betonung
in - struc - tion (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: instruction
- Plural: instruction, instructions
Wortfamilie
Forms
instructions
noun
Core family
instruct
verb B2
instructor
noun A2
Related words
instructional
adjective C1
instructive
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uninstructive
adjective
Ausdrücke
follow instructions
1/fˈɑloʊ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do what directions say
To do what you are told in the directions.
Beispiele
- Please follow the instructions carefully when assembling the furniture.
- She failed the experiment because she didn’t follow the instructions.
give instructions
1/ɡˈɪv ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Tell someone how to do something
To tell someone what they should do and how to do it.
Beispiele
- The coach gave instructions before the game started.
- He gave me instructions on how to get to his house.
under instruction
1/ˈʌndɚ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Being guided or trained by someone
Being taught or directed by someone.
Beispiele
- The soldiers are under instruction from their commander.
- She is under instruction from her doctor to rest.