instruction
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 1700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
Direction on how to do something
Words that tell you what to do or how to do it.
Patrón de uso:
to give [someone] instructions
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
direction (Often used interchangeably, but 'direction' can also mean general guidance rather than specific steps.)
Antónimos
question (A request for information, rather than telling someone what to do.)
Colocaciones
follow instructions
|give instructions
|clear instructions
|written instructions
|step-by-step instructions
Temas
daily life
|education
|workplace
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B1
action
2
Act of teaching or training
The act of showing or telling someone how to do something over a period of time.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'instructions' in plural when referring to teaching, but in this sense it is usually uncountable ('instruction').
Sinónimos
teaching ('Teaching' is more common in everyday speech; 'instruction' sounds slightly more formal or technical.)
Antónimos
neglect (Failure to provide needed teaching or guidance.)
Colocaciones
language instruction
|military instruction
|music instruction
|driver instruction
Temas
education
|training
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I get English instruction at school.
- He gives instruction in swimming.
- The class gives instruction in cooking.
- They offer driving instruction for beginners.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
Command for a computer to execute
A command that tells a computer to do one thing.
Sinónimos
command ('Command' is broader and can refer to higher-level or user-given orders, not just low-level program steps.)
Antónimos
data (Information processed by a computer, rather than an action to perform.)
Colocaciones
machine instruction
|execute instruction
|instruction set
Temas
technology
|computing
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The computer follows each instruction.
- One instruction tells the computer to add numbers.
- The program has many instructions.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
instruction
AFI
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - struc - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: instruction
- Plural: instruction, instructions
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
follow instructions
1/fˈɑloʊ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do what directions say
To do what you are told in the directions.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The soldiers are under instruction from their commander.
- She is under instruction from her doctor to rest.