# instinct vs instruct

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### instinct
*noun · IPA /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ · frequency rank #8,803*
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

### instruct
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ · frequency rank #19,370*
To teach by giving instructions.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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