instruction (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition
Something that tells you what to do or how to do something.
Examples
The teacher gave us instructions for the test.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting.
These instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
How to Use instruction
- instruction for (prepositional phrase)
- Telling someone what to do for a specific task or purpose. — "These are the instructions for assembling the furniture."
- instruction in (prepositional phrase)
- Teaching or guiding someone in a particular subject or skill. — "She has had years of instruction in playing the piano."
- instructions to (prepositional phrase)
- Directing someone to do something. — "The sergeant gave clear instructions to his soldiers."
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