instruction
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
A2
Inglese
~ 1700
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
Direction on how to do something
Words that tell you what to do or how to do it.
Schema d'uso:
to give [someone] instructions
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
direction (Often used interchangeably, but 'direction' can also mean general guidance rather than specific steps.)
Contrari
question (A request for information, rather than telling someone what to do.)
Collocazioni
follow instructions
|give instructions
|clear instructions
|written instructions
|step-by-step instructions
Temi
daily life
|education
|workplace
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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?
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
action
2
Act of teaching or training
The act of showing or telling someone how to do something over a period of time.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse 'instructions' in plural when referring to teaching, but in this sense it is usually uncountable ('instruction').
Sinonimi
teaching ('Teaching' is more common in everyday speech; 'instruction' sounds slightly more formal or technical.)
Contrari
neglect (Failure to provide needed teaching or guidance.)
Collocazioni
language instruction
|military instruction
|music instruction
|driver instruction
Temi
education
|training
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I get English instruction at school.
- He gives instruction in swimming.
- The class gives instruction in cooking.
- They offer driving instruction for beginners.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
Command for a computer to execute
A command that tells a computer to do one thing.
Sinonimi
command ('Command' is broader and can refer to higher-level or user-given orders, not just low-level program steps.)
Contrari
data (Information processed by a computer, rather than an action to perform.)
Collocazioni
machine instruction
|execute instruction
|instruction set
Temi
technology
|computing
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The computer follows each instruction.
- One instruction tells the computer to add numbers.
- The program has many instructions.
Grammatica
Forma base
instruction
IPA
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
Sillabe e accento
in - struc - tion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: instruction
- Plural: instruction, instructions
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
follow instructions
1/fˈɑloʊ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do what directions say
To do what you are told in the directions.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The soldiers are under instruction from their commander.
- She is under instruction from her doctor to rest.