instead

Meaning

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

Synonyms

rather

instead of

in place of

in place

but

for

in lieu of

alternatively

in exchange for

or else

on the contrary

preferably

side

substitute

unexpectedly

vice

in preference

lieu in

all the more

but as for

another

better

even more

however

in contrast

in lieu

in the room of

more

moreover

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪnˈstɛd/

Etymology

Cognate with German: statt

In summary

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

Sentences

Instead , the stranger lowered it slowly , until the point touched the boy's forehead .

Instead , he rely on comedies starring Madge Kennedy and Mabel Normand .