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instructs Meaning & Definition

What Does Instructs Mean?

Instructs is used as a noun meaning shortened form of instructions. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of instruct. As a verb, it means To teach by giving instructions.

Quick Facts About Instructs

Part of speechnoun, verb
Synonymscommand, direct and order
Pluralonly

Instructs Definition (Noun)

  1. shortened form of instructions

Instructs as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of instruct

Verb

  1. To teach by giving instructions.

    Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture.

  2. To tell (someone) what they must or should do.

    The doctor instructed me to keep my arm immobilised and begin physiotherapy.

Synonyms of Instructs

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Instructs in a Sentence

Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture.

The doctor instructed me to keep my arm immobilised and begin physiotherapy.

Word Forms & Grammar

instructs pl (plural only)

instructs

Words That Rhyme With Instructs

Frequently Asked Questions About Instructs

Is instructs a noun or a verb?

Instructs is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for instructs?

Words with a similar meaning to instructs include command, direct and order. See the full list of instructs synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of instructs?

The plural of instructs is only.

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