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Instead (Adverb)

Meaning 1

In place of, or as an alternative to; "Felix became a herpetologist instead"; "alternatively we could buy a used car".

Synonyms

  • Alternatively
  • Or Else

Meaning 2

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".

Synonyms

  • Rather
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