Synonyms for
Instruments
Definition
Tools or devices used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical purposes.
Synonyms & similar words
tool
instrumentate
catspaw
instrumentalrole
officialdocument
instrument
legaldocument
musicalinstrument
legalinstrument
pawn
tools
devices
equipment
apparatus
implements
machinery
gear
gadgets
utensils
contraptions
accessories
appliances
mechanisms
inventions
gizmos
widgets
gizmos
doohickeys
thingamabobs
thingamajigs
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- musical instruments
- scientific instruments
- measuring instruments
- surgical instruments
- navigational instruments
- laboratory instruments
- playing instruments
Word family
Usage note
The word 'instruments' can refer to tools, especially those used for scientific or technical purposes, or to musical devices. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- The orchestra had a variety of instruments, including violins, cellos, and trumpets.
- The scientist used various instruments to measure the temperature and humidity.
- The carpenter used his instruments to measure the length and width of the board.
- The dentist used a small instrument to clean the patient's teeth.
- The astronaut had to repair the spaceship with the help of his instruments.
Quotes
Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
Without music, life would be a mistake.
Music is the universal language of mankind.