instead

(Engels)

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

Frequentie

A2
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/ɪnˈstɛd/
Etymologie (Engels)

In summary

From in + stead, from Middle English ine (“in”) + stede (“stead”). Related to German statt.

Related words

in plaats daarvan

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