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instructed

The correct spelling is instructed.

How to pronounce instructed

/ɪnˈstɹʌktɪd/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪd/

Say it like: Ins-tru-cte-d

The correct spelling is instructed. To teach by giving instructions. For example: "Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture."

Usage Examples

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

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To teach by giving instructions.
  2. 2.To tell (someone) what they must or should do.

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