Instead

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈstɛd/

Instead (adverb)

  1. In place of something else; as a substitute.

Examples

  • You can go to the park instead.
  • She decided to stay home instead.

Common collocations: choose instead, use instead, say instead, do instead

Synonyms of Instead

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Instead

  • Indicates inclusion rather than substitution.