Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with instruction in American Collocation
instruction
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/
clear
clear
explicit
precise
specific
Councils were given clear instructions on how to put the proposals into practice.
detailed
comprehensive
detailed
full
He gave me detailed instructions on what to do in his absence.
firm
firm
strict
He is under strict instructions to say nothing.
given in a particular way
verbal
written
Keep any verbal instructions short and simple.
give instructions
give
issue
leave
send
He sent instructions to his son to buy the land.
wait for instructions
await
I await your instructions.
receive instructions
get
receive
Students will receive detailed instructions on how to present their work.
follow/not follow instructions
act on
comply with
disobey
disregard
follow
obey
Why didn’t you follow my instructions?