Definition of instead
English to English adverb - in place of, or as an alternative to
Felix became a herpetologist instead.
Alternatively we could buy a used car.
source: WordNet 3.0 - on the contrary
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.
Used English terms instead of Latin ones.
source: WordNet 3.0 - In the place or room; -- usually followed by of.
source: Webster 1913 English to Tagalog prep - [instéd] Sa lugar ng; na kahalili ng ó ni
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
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instead, insected, inkstand, incysted, instep, inst, install, inosite, ingesta, instate, insecta, instant, ionised, inexhausted, instance, in haste, incocted, inset, inuncted, inust
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