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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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of instead1
51Թ 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
The full-back was looking to reinvent himself slightly after his acrimonious exit from Anfield, speaking Spanish at his unveiling and adopting his first name instead of his surname on the back of his shirt.
Parking at the market was plentiful and several shops that are usually open were shuttered instead.
Everybody's looking for their little thing instead of laying out a comprehensive solution to our health care problem.
Goat cheese instead of the humble orange shred.
Mr Streeting had told a different group on Monday, however, that he would not hold an inquiry, preferring instead to announce a separate plan - opposed by families - to improve safety.
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