instruction
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃən/
A2
Engelska
~ 1700
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
A2
entity
1
Direction on how to do something
Words that tell you what to do or how to do it.
Användningsmönster:
to give [someone] instructions
Vanligt misstag:
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.
Synonymer
direction (Often used interchangeably, but 'direction' can also mean general guidance rather than specific steps.)
Antonymer
question (A request for information, rather than telling someone what to do.)
Ordkombinationer
follow instructions
|give instructions
|clear instructions
|written instructions
|step-by-step instructions
Teman
daily life
|education
|workplace
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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?
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
action
2
Act of teaching or training
The act of showing or telling someone how to do something over a period of time.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may overuse 'instructions' in plural when referring to teaching, but in this sense it is usually uncountable ('instruction').
Synonymer
teaching ('Teaching' is more common in everyday speech; 'instruction' sounds slightly more formal or technical.)
Antonymer
neglect (Failure to provide needed teaching or guidance.)
Ordkombinationer
language instruction
|military instruction
|music instruction
|driver instruction
Teman
education
|training
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- I get English instruction at school.
- He gives instruction in swimming.
- The class gives instruction in cooking.
- They offer driving instruction for beginners.
Substantiv
technical
B2
entity
3
Command for a computer to execute
A command that tells a computer to do one thing.
Synonymer
command ('Command' is broader and can refer to higher-level or user-given orders, not just low-level program steps.)
Antonymer
data (Information processed by a computer, rather than an action to perform.)
Ordkombinationer
machine instruction
|execute instruction
|instruction set
Teman
technology
|computing
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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/
Stavelser och betoning
in - struc - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: instruction
- Plural: instruction, instructions
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
follow instructions
1/fˈɑloʊ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do what directions say
To do what you are told in the directions.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- The soldiers are under instruction from their commander.
- She is under instruction from her doctor to rest.