--- title: I — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 27 description: The 831 words of the English dictionary under I, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/27/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / I # I — The English dictionary · page 27 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Instructions are words that tell you how to do something or what to do: «read the instructions».[↗](../../instruction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An instruction is an order from someone in charge.[↗](../../instruction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Instruction means teaching: «swimming instruction».[↗](../../instruction/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (computing) A single command a computer follows.[↗](../../instruction/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Read the instructions carefully before you start.[↗](../../instruction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Follow the instructions to build the model.[↗](../../instruction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lifeguard gave clear instructions.[↗](../../instruction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We wrote instructions for making a sandwich.[↗](../../instruction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The robot follows each instruction in order.[↗](../../instruction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She received swimming instruction twice a week.[↗](../../instruction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Crimthann absorbed instruction like a sponge and digested it as rapidly.[↗](../../instruction/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.[↗](../../instruction/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.8.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instruction/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest My words behind thee.[↗](../../instruction/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.50.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instruction/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Bind up the testimony, seal the instruction among My disciples.'[↗](../../instruction/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.8.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instruction/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **instructional** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Meant to teach or show you how to do something.[↗](../../instructional/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To do with teaching and instruction in schools.[↗](../../instructional/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We watched an instructional video on how to plant seeds.[↗](../../instructional/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A recipe is a kind of instructional text.[↗](../../instructional/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Instructional writing uses command verbs like "stir" and "pour".[↗](../../instructional/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The kit came with an instructional booklet.[↗](../../instructional/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach made an instructional poster about safe swimming.[↗](../../instructional/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The school wants more instructional time for reading (formal).[↗](../../instructional/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **instructions** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Words that tell you how to do or use something, step by step, like the instructions for building a model or a recipe.[↗](../../instructions/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Orders telling someone what to do: the teacher gave clear instructions.[↗](../../instructions/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In computing, commands that tell a computer what to do.[↗](../../instructions/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Read the instructions before you start the test.[↗](../../instructions/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Follow the instructions to build the model plane.[↗](../../instructions/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The recipe instructions say to mix the eggs and sugar.[↗](../../instructions/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our robot follows the instructions we program.[↗](../../instructions/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher gave us clear instructions for the fire drill.[↗](../../instructions/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Instructions often begin with a bossy verb like "cut" or "stir".[↗](../../instructions/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad threw away the instructions and then couldn't build the shelf\![↗](../../instructions/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The medicine bottle has instructions on how much to take.[↗](../../instructions/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Go, my son, and do not forget any of my instructions.”[↗](../../instructions/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **instructive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Instructive means teaching something useful; giving information or lessons that help you learn.[↗](../../instructive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The museum trip was very instructive.[↗](../../instructive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · This book is instructive about frogs.[↗](../../instructive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The story was thoughtful and instructive.[↗](../../instructive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **instructor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who teaches a practical skill or sport, such as driving, swimming, skiing or climbing.[↗](../../instructor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My swimming instructor taught me to dive.[↗](../../instructor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The ski instructor showed us how to stop.[↗](../../instructor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum's driving instructor was very patient.[↗](../../instructor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Listen to the instructor at the climbing wall.[↗](../../instructor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fitness instructor led the class.[↗](../../instructor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A first-aid instructor came to school.[↗](../../instructor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was my instructor, and taught me music, and horsemanship, and how to cure wounds, and likewise how to inflict wounds with my weapons!"[↗](../../instructor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **instrument** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An instrument is a thing used to make music, like a piano, guitar, violin, flute or drum.[↗](../../instrument/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An instrument is also a tool for measuring or doing careful work, like a ruler, thermometer or a doctor's tools.[↗](../../instrument/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The band has 14 instruments.[↗](../../instrument/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each student plays one instrument.[↗](../../instrument/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A violin costs $90 more than a flute.[↗](../../instrument/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A thermometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.[↗](../../instrument/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Which instrument do you play?[↗](../../instrument/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The drum is a percussion instrument.[↗](../../instrument/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A protractor is an instrument for measuring angles.[↗](../../instrument/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot checked the instruments before take-off.[↗](../../instrument/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Go down and ask him what the instrument costs.’[↗](../../instrument/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Zillah, she also bore Tubal-cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron; and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.[↗](../../instrument/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instrument/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · But if he smote him with an instrument of iron, so that he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death.[↗](../../instrument/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.35.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instrument/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · All the instruments of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall be of brass.[↗](../../instrument/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.27.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instrument/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · That thrum on the psaltery, that devise for themselves instruments of music, like David; (Prophets AMO.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instrument/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.[↗](../../instrument/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.29.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instrument/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and the pipe.[↗](../../instrument/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../instrument/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **insubordination** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insubordination is refusing to obey people in charge; disobedience to authority.[↗](../../insubordination/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The captain punished the insubordination of his crew.[↗](../../insubordination/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Refusing to tidy up is a form of insubordination.[↗](../../insubordination/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rebels showed insubordination to the king.[↗](../../insubordination/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **insufferable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insufferable means so bad or unpleasant that it cannot be put up with.[↗](../../insufferable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An insufferable person is so annoying or boastful that others cannot bear them.[↗](../../insufferable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The heat in the tent was insufferable.[↗](../../insufferable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His bragging became insufferable.[↗](../../insufferable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The noise of the drills was insufferable.[↗](../../insufferable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **insufficiency** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insufficiency means not having enough of something.[↗](../../insufficiency/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) Insufficiency is when a body part does not work well enough, like heart insufficiency.[↗](../../insufficiency/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The plan failed because of an insufficiency of money.[↗](../../insufficiency/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor said he had a heart valve insufficiency.[↗](../../insufficiency/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There is an insufficiency of data to prove it.[↗](../../insufficiency/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An insufficiency of water made the plants wilt.[↗](../../insufficiency/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge noted the insufficiency of the evidence.[↗](../../insufficiency/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Insufficiency of vitamin D can weaken bones.[↗](../../insufficiency/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insufficient** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insufficient means not enough; less than what is needed.[↗](../../insufficient/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Used about evidence, money, time or effort that does not meet a need.[↗](../../insufficient/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was insufficient water for all the plants.[↗](../../insufficient/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank said there were insufficient funds.[↗](../../insufficient/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The police had insufficient evidence.[↗](../../insufficient/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The answer gave insufficient detail.[↗](../../insufficient/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Insufficient sleep can make you tired and grumpy.[↗](../../insufficient/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There were insufficient chairs for everyone.[↗](../../insufficient/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The vessel, you must understand, was so long, and broad, and ponderous, that the united force of all the fifty was insufficient to shove her into the water.[↗](../../insufficient/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The explanatory notes given by this author are, nevertheless, insufficient and sometimes very incorrect.[↗](../../insufficient/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../insufficient/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **insufficiently** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Not enough; less than is needed.[↗](../../insufficiently/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The chicken was insufficiently cooked, so we put it back in.[↗](../../insufficiently/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was insufficiently prepared for the test.[↗](../../insufficiently/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The room was insufficiently heated.[↗](../../insufficiently/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Insufficiently watered plants droop.[↗](../../insufficiently/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The answer was insufficiently explained.[↗](../../insufficiently/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The tent was insufficiently pegged and blew away.[↗](../../insufficiently/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insulate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cover something with a material that stops heat, cold or sound from passing through easily.[↗](../../insulate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To cover wires with a material that stops electricity from passing out, to keep people safe.[↗](../../insulate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To protect someone from something unpleasant.[↗](../../insulate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We insulate the loft so the house stays warm.[↗](../../insulate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Plastic insulates the wires so you don't get a shock.[↗](../../insulate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Thick fur insulates polar bears from the cold.[↗](../../insulate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Which material insulates the hot water best?[↗](../../insulate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An insulated flask keeps soup hot for hours.[↗](../../insulate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wool socks insulate your feet in winter.[↗](../../insulate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Air trapped between layers helps to insulate.[↗](../../insulate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Never touch a cable if the plastic around it is broken.[↗](../../insulate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **insulation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insulation is material that stops heat, cold, sound or electricity from passing through easily.[↗](../../insulation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Insulation is the act of covering something with such material.[↗](../../insulation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Loft insulation keeps the house warm in winter.[↗](../../insulation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The plastic insulation on the wire stops you getting a shock.[↗](../../insulation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Penguins have a layer of fat for insulation.[↗](../../insulation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested which material made the best insulation for a cup of hot water.[↗](../../insulation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Good insulation saves energy and money.[↗](../../insulation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never touch a wire if its insulation is broken.[↗](../../insulation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insulator** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An insulator is a material that does not let heat pass through it easily, like wool, plastic foam or air.[↗](../../insulator/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An insulator is also a material that does not let electricity flow through it, like plastic, rubber, wood or glass.[↗](../../insulator/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Plastic is a good electrical insulator.[↗](../../insulator/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The plastic coating on the wire is an insulator.[↗](../../insulator/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wool is a good insulator, so it keeps us warm.[↗](../../insulator/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested which material was the best insulator for keeping ice from melting.[↗](../../insulator/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Metal is a conductor, not an insulator.[↗](../../insulator/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Air trapped in feathers is a great insulator.[↗](../../insulator/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Polar bears' thick fur and fat are insulators.[↗](../../insulator/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Wooden spoon handles are insulators, so they don't get hot.[↗](../../insulator/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **insulin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps the body use sugar from food for energy.[↗](../../insulin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Insulin is also a medicine that people with diabetes take to control the sugar in their blood.[↗](../../insulin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Insulin helps your body use sugar for energy.[↗](../../insulin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · People with type 1 diabetes need insulin every day.[↗](../../insulin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mia wears an insulin pump at school.[↗](../../insulin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse showed us how an insulin pen works.[↗](../../insulin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The pancreas makes insulin.[↗](../../insulin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone with diabetes feels faint, tell an adult straight away.[↗](../../insulin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insult** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To insult someone is to say or do something rude that hurts their feelings or shows no respect.[↗](../../insult/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An insult is a rude, unkind remark or action.[↗](../../insult/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An insult to something means something so bad it seems to show disrespect.[↗](../../insult/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "an insult to our intelligence".[↗](../../insult/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Calling someone stupid is an insult.[↗](../../insult/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He insulted the cook by not eating anything.[↗](../../insult/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't trade insults; walk away and tell a teacher.[↗](../../insult/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She took it as an insult when he laughed.[↗](../../insult/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The two pirates shouted insults at each other.[↗](../../insult/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · To add insult to injury, it started raining after I fell.[↗](../../insult/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Saying sorry after an insult is the right thing.[↗](../../insult/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · That tiny prize was an insult to all our hard work.[↗](../../insult/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · “Geppetto, do not insult me or I shall call you Polendina.”[↗](../../insult/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **insurance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insurance is an arrangement where you pay a company a small amount regularly, and if something bad happens, like an accident, theft or illness, the company pays to help.[↗](../../insurance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Insurance can mean any protection against something going wrong.[↗](../../insurance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "I took an umbrella as insurance."[↗](../../insurance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We have insurance for our house in case of fire.[↗](../../insurance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad pays for car insurance every month.[↗](../../insurance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The insurance paid for the broken window.[↗](../../insurance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Buy travel insurance before going abroad.[↗](../../insurance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I packed extra snacks as insurance.[↗](../../insurance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Insurance costs 30 dollars a month, so 360 dollars a year.[↗](../../insurance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insure** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money) To insure something is to pay a company a small amount regularly so that, if it is lost, damaged or stolen, the company pays you money.[↗](../../insure/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (money) To insure a person means to buy insurance that pays out if they are ill, hurt or die.[↗](../../insure/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To protect against a bad result: practising insures against mistakes (more often spelled «ensure» or «insure against» in US English).[↗](../../insure/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Insure can also mean to make certain that something will happen, especially something good.[↗](../../insure/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad insures the car every year.[↗](../../insure/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Is your bike insured against theft?[↗](../../insure/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · They insured the house against fire and floods.[↗](../../insure/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We insured our luggage before the holiday.[↗](../../insure/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The violin is insured for a lot of money.[↗](../../insure/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum pays a monthly sum to insure our home.[↗](../../insure/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Wearing a helmet is one way to insure against injury.[↗](../../insure/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In conclusion, the voice assured her, that compliance with the above conditions would insure for her a safe return to the realms of light.[↗](../../insure/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **insurer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A company or person that sells insurance and pays money if something you insured is lost, damaged or stolen.[↗](../../insurer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad called the insurer after the car crash.[↗](../../insurer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The insurer paid for the broken window.[↗](../../insurer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our insurer sends a letter every year.[↗](../../insurer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum compared three insurers to find the cheapest.[↗](../../insurer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The insurer asked for photos of the damage.[↗](../../insurer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You pay the insurer a premium each month.[↗](../../insurer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insurgent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An insurgent is a person who fights against the government or ruling power of their country, often with weapons.[↗](../../insurgent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Insurgent as an adjective means rebelling or rising up against those in power.[↗](../../insurgent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Insurgent can also describe a new challenger rising against an old leader, like an insurgent party in politics.[↗](../../insurgent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Insurgents attacked the army base.[↗](../../insurgent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The government said the insurgents had been defeated.[↗](../../insurgent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The insurgent groups controlled the hills.[↗](../../insurgent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some called them insurgents; others called them freedom fighters.[↗](../../insurgent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The insurgent candidate surprised everyone by winning.[↗](../../insurgent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · History is full of insurgent movements.[↗](../../insurgent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A poor half-grown boy in a ragged blouse fought among the older insurgents.[↗](../../insurgent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **insurrection** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A rising up against the government or ruler, a rebellion.[↗](../../insurrection/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And I decreed, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.[↗](../../insurrection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.4.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insurrection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") 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