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Read each instruction before you begin.
What does Instruction mean?
A direction about what to do.
Dictionary definition
A direction telling how to do something.
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Instruction in a sentence
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The instruction told us to circle the answer.
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Clear instruction helps students work with confidence.
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What does instruction mean?
Instruction means a direction about what to do.
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Which word is closest in meaning to instruction?
direction is close in meaning to instruction in many contexts.
Practice 3
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Instruction
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in · struk · shun · strongest beat: struk
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WordInstruction.
Partnoun.
MeaningInstruction means A direction about what to do.
ExampleExample: Read each instruction before you begin.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · struk · shun
- Strongest beat
- struk
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on struk.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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confusionUse when directions are not clear.
misdirectionUse when directions lead the wrong way.
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Word family
Instruction word family
Base word
instruction
noun
instruction
A direction that tells how to do something.
noun
instructions
Steps or directions.
verb
instruct
To teach or give directions.
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