instead instead /ˌɪnˈstɛd/

adverb

1. () In place of, or as an alternative to  ( in lieu , alternatively , or else , instead )
   in place of, or as an alternative to
    Felix became a herpetologist instead
   Felix became a herpetologist instead
    Alternatively we could buy a used car
   alternatively we could buy a used car
   
2. () On the contrary  ( instead , rather )
   on the contrary
    Rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
   rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
    He didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
   he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
    Used English terms instead of Latin ones
   used English terms instead of Latin ones