tool vs instrument

instrument vs tool

tool and instrument both are nouns.

tool and instrument both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tool	Yes	No	Yes	No
instrument	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tool and instrument are synonyms defined as:

tool and instrument: the means whereby some act is accomplished

tool (noun)	instrument (noun)
the means whereby some act is accomplished	the means whereby some act is accomplished
an implement used in the practice of a vocation	a device that requires skill for proper use
obscene terms for penis	any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else	(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
	the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
	a person used by another to gain an end

tool (verb)	instrument (verb)
work with a tool	address a legal document to
ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it	write an instrumental score for
drive	equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
furnish with tools

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