word
Instrument
IH-nstruh-muhnt
/ˈɪnstrʌmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
instrument
Dictionary meaning
The means whereby some act is accomplished.
Examples
- My greed was the instrument of my destruction.
- The lawyer was known for writing crafty instruments.
Synonyms: tool
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