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instead

adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

instead of

alternatively, rather, otherwise, as a substitute

as well, together, along

chose instead, instead of, use instead, prefer instead

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

in exact terms; without vagueness

for the most part; mainly

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely