Instead: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
instead
[ ษชnหstษd ]
in place of something
as an alternative or substitute
Synonyms
alternatively, in place of, rather
Examples of usage
- You can use yogurt instead of sour cream in this recipe.
- I decided to walk instead of taking the bus today.
introducing a different idea
used to introduce a different idea or to express contrast with a previous statement
Synonyms
conversely, in contrast, on the contrary
Examples of usage
- I thought he would be at home. Instead, he was at work.
- She didn't go to the party. Instead, she stayed home and read a book.
Translations
Translations of the word "instead" in other languages:
๐ต๐น em vez de
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅ เคฌเคเคพเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช statt
๐ฎ๐ฉ sebagai gantinya
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะผัััั
๐ต๐ฑ zamiast
๐ฏ๐ต ไปฃใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท au lieu de
๐ช๐ธ en lugar de
๐น๐ท yerine
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏูุงู ู ู
๐จ๐ฟ mรญsto
๐ธ๐ฐ namiesto
๐จ๐ณ ไปฃๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ namesto
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ staรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฝัะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษvษzinษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ en lugar de
Word origin
The word 'instead' originated from Middle English 'in stead' meaning 'in place of'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. Over time, it has evolved to its current form and usage in modern English.