instead

UK
/ɪnˈstɛd/
US
/ɪnˈstɛd/

Traductions

insteadadverb
UK
/ɪnˈstɛd/
US
/ɪnˈstɛd/
I will have tea instead.
Я выпью чай вместо этого.
Synonymes
in place of
as an alternative
in lieu of

Définitions

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.