˜yÐÄvlog

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instead

[ in-sted ]

adverb

  1. as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something:

    We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.

  2. in preference; as a preferred or accepted alternative:

    The city has its pleasures, but she wished instead for the quiet of country life.



instead

/ ɪ²Ôˈ²õ³ÙÉ›»å /

adverb

  1. as a replacement, substitute, or alternative
  2. instead of
    preposition in place of or as an alternative to
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of instead1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; originally phrase in stead “in placeâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of instead1

C13: from phrase in stead in place
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Idioms and Phrases

  1. instead of, in place of; in lieu of:

    You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe.

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The cancellation taught her to slow down instead of grabbing every opportunity she's offered.

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So he spent little time in an office, instead sitting with his assistants, working directly with his players and embedding his ideas.

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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.

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Another option would be instead of bringing out a new design every one to two years, to refresh the design cycle every three to four years.

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She hoped bringing Megan up in a quieter area would keep her safe - but instead, her drug use would spiral out of control in the coastal town.

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