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instead
[in-sted]
adverb
as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something.
We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
in preference; as a preferred or accepted alternative.
The city has its pleasures, but she wished instead for the quiet of country life.
instead
/ ɪˈɛ /
adverb
as a replacement, substitute, or alternative
(preposition) in place of or as an alternative to
Word History and Origins
Origin of instead1
Word History and Origins
Origin of instead1
Idioms and Phrases
instead of, in place of; in lieu of.
You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe.
Example Sentences
Braving the elements on the A14 instead, Jones took a call from Premier League officials.
Israel's decision to attack Iran will force the Group of Seven western powers to spend less time on other issues and instead discuss ways of managing the conflict.
One of those who didn’t enter was Daniel Fuentes of Los Angeles, who instead gathered with a group of anti-ICE protesters across the street from the stadium a couple of hours before the game.
Ms Beeching believes there's now a risk the feud stories could start to shape the family's image, "instead of the achievements they actually want to be known for".
According to Kurashov, the unit were told they would be carrying out logistical operations like digging trenches, but instead found themselves headed immediately for battle.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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