Words / B1

in-STRUKSHUN/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/

Instructions tell you how to do something: follow / read the instructions; step-by-step instructions. An order is stronger and from a person in charge; a direction can be the way to a place. Instruction (uncountable) can mean teaching. Instructor is the person. A common exam phrase is under instruction (being taught).

Meaning

Information that tells you how to do something.

Examples

• “Read the instructions carefully.”
• “The instructions on the packet are not clear.”
• “We were given strict instructions not to leave early.”

Good to know

follow / read the instructions. Person: instructor. Stronger command: order.

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