Definitions

instead

[in-sted] / ɪnˈstɛd /

ADVERB

alternatively

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternately alternative as a substitute in lieu in place of in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than

Example Sentences

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Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson instead pointed to significant activity on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

We start measuring ourselves against the most aggressive thing we could have owned, instead of against our own goals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Some consultants agree, at times pointing to limited major-transfer options and instead pushing students to traditional paths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

These things are hilarious because screenwriters Christina Friel and Connor Wright clearly approached the script by trying to make everything legitimately funny, instead of assuming that provocation immediately equates to humor.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The presenter, Jennifer, had labeled it taa’niil instead of tóshchíín.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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