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instead

/ɪnˈstɛd/

Translations

insteadadverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

I will have tea instead.

Я выпью чай вместо этого.

Synonyms

in place of

as an alternative

in lieu of

insteadadverb

As a substitute or alternative.

She didn't go to the party; instead, she stayed home and read a book.

Used to introduce a contrasting action or choice that replaces or negates a previously mentioned one; rather.

He didn’t complain; instead, he offered to help.