# instructing

Pronunciation: US/UK say "in-STRUKT-ing" /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪŋ/; AUS say "in-STRAKT-ing" /ɪnˈstɹaktɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of instruct. — present participle and gerund of instruct
   - Simple: Present participle of instruct. Use this -ing form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The sergeant was instructing recruits when the alarm suddenly sounded._
   - _Instructing beginners well requires patience and very clear language._

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