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instead

[in-sted]

adverb

  1. as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something.

    We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.

  2. 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

  1. as a replacement, substitute, or alternative

  2. (preposition) in place of or as an alternative to

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Word History and Origins

Origin of instead1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; originally phrase in stead “in place”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of instead1

C13: from phrase in stead in place
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. instead of, in place of; in lieu of.

    You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe.

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Example Sentences

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Braving the elements on the A14 instead, Jones took a call from Premier League officials.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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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