INSTEAD

alternatively, instead, or else

(adverb) in place of, or as an alternative to; “Felix became a herpetologist instead”; “alternatively we could buy a used car”

rather, instead

(adverb) 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® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

instead (not comparable)

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

Synonyms

• in lieu

Anagrams

• Danites, Sidetan, Tiendas, destain, detains, nidates, sainted, satined, stained, tiendas

Source: Wiktionary

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In*stead", adv. Etym: [Pref. in- + stead place.]

1. In the place or room; -- usually followed by of. Let thistles grow of wheat. Job xxxi. 40. Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab. 2 Sam. xvii. 25.

2. Equivalent; equal to; -- usually with of. [R.] This very consideration to a wise man is instead of a thousand arguments, to satisfy him, that in those times no such thing was believed. Tillotson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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