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instead
adverb as in alternatively
Strong match
Weak matches
alternately, alternative, as a substitute, in lieu, in place of, in preference, on behalf of, on second thought, preferably, rather than
Example Sentences
These antennas, built from layers of metal and dielectric materials in a precise bullseye pattern, guide the light in a well-defined direction instead of letting it scatter.
Among the relatives of the orchids the Kobe University team studied, there are many species that have independently evolved full mycoheterotrophy, that is, they have abandoned photosynthesis and instead feed on fungi throughout their lives.
In response to a worsening Islamist insurgency, the junta stopped working with the former colonial power, France, and instead turned to Russia for military assistance.
They do not enforce the law, or make arrests, seizures, or searches - their role is instead about protecting federal officers and property.
Decluttering like this enabled him to downsize his office, creating a space for him to work downstairs instead.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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