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Instructionnoun

direction; guidance

Contextual Meaning

Here, "instruction" means the guidance or specific direction given for the meditation practice: pay attention to the breath and return to it when the mind wanders. It refers to a piece of advice or a set of directions, not to teaching in general.

In this sentence, "instruction" means the specific guidance for how to meditate.

Usage Tips

In this sense, "instruction" is usually uncountable when referring to general guidance, as in "the instruction was to..." It can also be countable when referring to separate directions: "Follow the instructions carefully."

Examples

“The instruction was to focus on the sound of my breathing.”

The guidance was to focus on the sound of my breathing.

“The teacher gave us instructions on how to sit comfortably.”

The teacher gave us directions about how to sit comfortably.

Collocations

follow the instruction receive instructions clear instructions

Synonyms

guidance direction advice

Antonyms

misdirection confusion

Common Mistakes

Do not confuse "instruction" with "instructions." Use singular "instruction" for general guidance or one overall direction, but use plural "instructions" for several separate steps.

Examples

“The instruction was to focus on the sound of my breathing.”The guidance was to focus on the sound of my breathing.

“The teacher gave us instructions on how to sit comfortably.”The teacher gave us directions about how to sit comfortably.

Collocations:follow the instruction receive instructions clear instructions

Synonyms:guidance direction advice

Antonyms:misdirection confusion

Common Mistakes

Do not confuse "instruction" with "instructions." Use singular "instruction" for general guidance or one overall direction, but use plural "instructions" for several separate steps.