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Meaning of instead

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

instead

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈstɛd/

adverb

Definitions

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

    Example: I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead.