Instruction
Instruction noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions
Rule and instruction are semantically related. in order topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Instruction".
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool
Instruction and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instruction" instead a noun "Rule".
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How words are described
| special | special instruction | special rule |
| particular | particular instruction | particular rule |
| similar | similar instruction | similar rule |
| specific | specific instruction | specific rule |
| Other adjectives: direct, original, single, obvious, simple, real, little, strict, personal, final, military, official, basic, last. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- It should also be noted, that the Teacher's instruction guide for the PSAT had the rule "Cellphones and other prohibited devices are prohibited."
Source: Redundancy / Real Life -
Superman deciphers a message from his father and it ends with an instruction to "rule [Earth] with wisdom".
Source: Moses in the Bulrushes - The late leaving age is justified in that they're receiving instruction in how to rule in the future, and it's beneficial to everyone that the future world leaders are friends and allies from childhood.
Source: Elevator School
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