| instead |
in place of something; in preference. |
| instead of |
in place of. |
| instep |
the arched middle section of the foot between the ankle and the toes. [2 definitions] |
| in step |
moving, esp. walking, to a rhythm with another person. [2 definitions] |
| instill |
to implant gradually in someone's mind or feelings. |
| instinct |
the natural, unlearned behavioral tendencies or characteristics that are innate in any given species. [4 definitions] |
| instinctive |
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of instinct. [2 definitions] |
| in stitches |
(informal) laughing uncontrollably. |
| institute |
to establish or set in operation. [5 definitions] |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, usu. of public service, such as a hospital or school. [5 definitions] |
| in stock |
present for sale. |
| in store |
in a state of readiness; on reserve. [2 definitions] |
| instruct |
to teach; educate; inform. [2 definitions] |
| instruction |
the act of imparting knowledge; teaching. [2 definitions] |
| instructor |
one who teaches or instructs, esp. a teacher at a college or university. |
| instrument |
a device or tool used for highly specialized work, especially within the areas of science or medicine. [7 definitions] |
| insufficient |
inadequate in number, degree, amount, or quality; not sufficient. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a substance that reduces or stops the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound. [2 definitions] |
| insulation |
material used to insulate. [2 definitions] |
| insulin |
a hormone of the pancreas that controls the metabolism of carbohydrates by regulating the level of glucose in the blood. [2 definitions] |
| insult |
to offend by speaking to or treating rudely or contemptuously. [4 definitions] |