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drill vs instruct

instruct vs drill

drill is a noun but instruct is not a noun.

drill and instruct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drill Yes No Yes No
instruct No No Yes No
As verbs, instruct is a hypernym of drill; that is, instruct is a word with a broader meaning than drill:
  • drill: teach by repetition
  • instruct: impart skills or knowledge to
Other hypernyms of drill include learn, teach.
drill (noun) instruct (noun)
systematic training by multiple repetitions
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
drill (verb) instruct (verb)
learn by repetition impart skills or knowledge to
teach by repetition give instructions or directions for some task
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons make aware of
undergo military training or do military exercises
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Difference between drill and instruct

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