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instead

adverb
/ɪnˈstɛd/

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example Sentences

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

Example Expressions

instead of

Synonyms

alternatively, rather, otherwise, as a substitute

Antonyms

as well, together, along

Collocations

chose instead, instead of, use instead, prefer instead

Related Vocabularies

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
in or to all places
in the end, after everything else
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
actually; truly; very much
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

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