How Do You Spell INSTRUCT?

Pronunciation: [ɪnstɹˈʌkt] (IPA)

The word "instruct" is spelled with the letter "c" and not "k" because it is derived from the Latin word "instruere". In IPA transcription, the word is pronounced /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ with four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable, which is pronounced with the vowel sound /ʌ/. The consonant cluster /nstr/ is followed by a schwa sound, which is represented by the symbol /ə/. The final syllable is pronounced with the voiceless stop /t/.

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INSTRUCT Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "instruct" refers to the act of providing directions, guidance, or orders to someone in order to communicate knowledge or information for a specific purpose. It involves imparting knowledge or skills by giving clear, detailed, and explicit instructions. When someone instructs another person, they aim to provide guidance or teaching to facilitate learning or completion of a task.

    The act of instructing involves clearly communicating and explaining procedures, techniques, or concepts to ensure understanding and enable the recipient to carry out the instruction. Instructors often use various means, such as verbal explanations, written guidelines, demonstrations, or visual aids, to effectively convey the desired information. The instruction may involve teaching someone a new skill, offering directions for operating a device or system, or delivering specific guidelines to complete a task successfully.

    Furthermore, "instruct" can also be associated with authoritative directions or orders issued by individuals in positions of authority or expertise. It reflects someone's ability to direct or command others, providing step-by-step guidance to accomplish a goal or objective. In a broader context, "instruct" can encompass teaching, mentoring, coaching, or training, as these activities involve imparting knowledge and skills to another individual. Overall, the act of instructing entails communicating, explaining, and guiding someone in a structured and comprehensive manner to ensure effective learning and desired outcomes are achieved.

  2. To impart knowledge to; to teach; to give directions to; to advise or give notice to.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INSTRUCT

The word instruct is derived from the Latin verb instruere, which means to build, construct, equip or to prepare, instruct. Instruere is a combination of the prefix in- (meaning in or into) and the verb struere (meaning to build or to pile up). Over time, instruere evolved into the Old French word enstruire, which then entered Middle English as instrutien and later became instruct.

Idioms with the word INSTRUCT

  • instruct sm in sth The idiom "instruct sm in sth" means to provide someone with guidance, knowledge, or information on a particular subject or skill. It suggests teaching or directing someone in the appropriate way to understand or perform something.

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Conjugate verb Instruct

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have instructed
you would have instructed
he/she/it would have instructed
we would have instructed
they would have instructed
I would have instruct
you would have instruct
he/she/it would have instruct
we would have instruct
they would have instruct

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been instructing
you would have been instructing
he/she/it would have been instructing
we would have been instructing
they would have been instructing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would instruct
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he/she/it would instruct
we would instruct
they would instruct

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be instructing
you would be instructing
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we would be instructing
they would be instructing

FUTURE

I will instruct
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he/she/it will instruct
we will instruct
they will instruct

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be instructing
you will be instructing
he/she/it will be instructing
we will be instructing
they will be instructing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have instructed
you will have instructed
he/she/it will have instructed
we will have instructed
they will have instructed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been instructing
you will have been instructing
he/she/it will have been instructing
we will have been instructing
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IMPERATIVE

you instruct
we let´s instruct

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to instruct

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was instructing
you were instructing
he/she/it was instructing
we were instructing
they were instructing

PAST PARTICIPLE

instructed

PAST PERFECT

I had instructed
you had instructed
he/she/it had instructed
we had instructed
they had instructed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been instructing
you had been instructing
he/she/it had been instructing
we had been instructing
they had been instructing

PRESENT

I instruct
you instruct
he/she/it instructs
we instruct
they instruct

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am instructing
you are instructing
he/she/it is instructing
we are instructing
they are instructing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

instructing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have instructed
you have instructed
he/she/it has instructed
we have instructed
they have instructed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been instructing
you have been instructing
he/she/it has been instructing
we have been instructing
they have been instructing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it instruct

SIMPLE PAST

I instructed
you instructed
he/she/it instructed
we instructed
they instructed

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