instruction

Noun

Meaning

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information.

That which instructs, or with which one is instructed; the intelligence or information imparted

Precept; information; teachings.

Direction; order; command.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

education teaching command advice order information rule training direction guidance coaching lesson directive pedagogy indoctrination
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Antonyms

rosary supplication question answer proposal prayer
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Hypernyms

education code activity content message substance

Hyponyms

class rule style course call drill

Phrases with the word

instruction booklet individualized instruction instruction execution device purchase instruction operating instruction instruction reception means

Examples

The soul completely dominated by its desire for spiritual instruction is never sated. Gregory Palamas

The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction. William Blake

The best mode of instruction is to practise what we preach. Persian Proverb

Instruction in youth is like engraving in stone. Colombian Proverb

Adversity comes with instruction in his hand. Welsh Proverb

Close letter words and terms

instructee instructer instructible instruction book instruction booklet instruction character