Simple meaning
What does Instruction mean?
a direction about what to do.
Dictionary definition
a direction telling how to do something.
Example sentences
Instruction in a sentence
easy
Our class used instruction during today's activity.
medium
In homework instructions, the teacher explained how to use instruction correctly.
hard
During group work, students discussed how instruction helped organize information and improve communication.
Synonyms
Words like Instruction
related school termClose meaning in classroom or assignment contexts.
similar learning wordUsed in similar school situations with slight differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unorganized stepContrast when work is not structured or clear.
missing itemContrast when something needed is not provided.
Word family
Instruction word family
Base word
instruction
noun
instruction
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does instruction mean?
Instruction means a direction about what to do.
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