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 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