instructed
0 antonyms and opposites of instructed, grouped by meaning.
Verb — Past tense and past participle of instruct: told someone officially or firmly to do something.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
Past tense and past participle of instruct: told someone officially or firmly to do something.
“The pilot instructed passengers to remain seated.”
2. verb
Taught someone a subject or skill.
“She instructed new recruits in basic first aid for six years.”
How to Use Instructed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Slightly formal; in casual speech people usually say told.
Etymology
Past tense of instruct, from Latin instruere 'to build, arrange, equip or teach', from in- 'in' plus struere 'to pile up, build'.
Full origin of instructed →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between instructed and advised?
Instructed means you were told to do something and were expected to comply. Advised means you were given a recommendation you could reasonably decline. A manager instructs; a consultant advises.
Does 'as instructed' need to say who gave the instruction?
No. 'As instructed' is a standard shorthand meaning 'in the way I was told', and the source is usually clear from context. If it is not clear, name it: 'as instructed by the site manager'.
Is instructed used in law?
Yes, and with a special sense: in British legal usage a client instructs a solicitor or barrister, meaning they formally engage them and give them their brief.