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instrument

The word “instrument” has 3 syllables: in-stru-ment

It's pronounced as /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

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In the thesaurus, “instrument” has 90 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for instrument along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for instrument

Antonyms for instrument

Meanings of instrument

  • noun
    1. A device used to produce music.
    2. A means or agency for achieving an effect.
    3. A measuring or displaying device.
    4. A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
    5. A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
    6. A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
  • verb
    1. To apply measuring devices.
    2. To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
    3. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

Example Sentences

  • The piano is a beautiful musical instrument.
  • The surgeon carefully prepared each instrument before the operation.
  • A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.
  • She learned to play a traditional instrument at school.
  • The scientist used a precise instrument for the experiment.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to instrument, such as: accessory, accoutrement, activator, adjunct, agency, agent, animator.

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