instruction
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
A2
Anglais
~ 1700
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
Direction on how to do something
Words that tell you what to do or how to do it.
Schéma d’usage :
to give [someone] instructions
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
direction (Often used interchangeably, but 'direction' can also mean general guidance rather than specific steps.)
Antonymes
question (A request for information, rather than telling someone what to do.)
Collocations
follow instructions
|give instructions
|clear instructions
|written instructions
|step-by-step instructions
Thèmes
daily life
|education
|workplace
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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?
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Nom
B1
action
2
Act of teaching or training
The act of showing or telling someone how to do something over a period of time.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse 'instructions' in plural when referring to teaching, but in this sense it is usually uncountable ('instruction').
Synonymes
teaching ('Teaching' is more common in everyday speech; 'instruction' sounds slightly more formal or technical.)
Antonymes
neglect (Failure to provide needed teaching or guidance.)
Collocations
language instruction
|military instruction
|music instruction
|driver instruction
Thèmes
education
|training
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I get English instruction at school.
- He gives instruction in swimming.
- The class gives instruction in cooking.
- They offer driving instruction for beginners.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
3
Command for a computer to execute
A command that tells a computer to do one thing.
Synonymes
command ('Command' is broader and can refer to higher-level or user-given orders, not just low-level program steps.)
Antonymes
data (Information processed by a computer, rather than an action to perform.)
Collocations
machine instruction
|execute instruction
|instruction set
Thèmes
technology
|computing
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The computer follows each instruction.
- One instruction tells the computer to add numbers.
- The program has many instructions.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
instruction
API
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - struc - tion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: instruction
- Plural: instruction, instructions
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
follow instructions
1/fˈɑloʊ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do what directions say
To do what you are told in the directions.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The soldiers are under instruction from their commander.
- She is under instruction from her doctor to rest.