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- [in-struhkt]
- /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
- /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
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- [in-struhkt]
- /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
Definitions of instruct word
- verb with object instruct to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate. 1
- verb with object instruct to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command: The doctor instructed me to diet. 1
- verb with object instruct to furnish with information; inform; apprise. 1
- verb with object instruct Law. (of a judge) to guide (a jury) by outlining the legal principles involved in the case under consideration. 1
- noun instruct Direct or command someone to do something, especially as an official order. 1
- transitive verb instruct teach, educate sb 1
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Origin of instruct
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin instructus past participle of instruere to equip, train, set in order, equivalent to in- in-2 + struc- (variant stem of struere to put together) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Instruct
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instruct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instruct
verb instruct
- discipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
- disclose — to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
- educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
- guide — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
Antonyms for instruct
verb instruct
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- deceive — If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
- learn — to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience: to learn French; to learn to ski.
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