instead
[ in-sted ]
/ ɪnˈstɛd /
adverb
as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
in preference; as a preferred or accepted alternative: The city has its pleasures, but she wished instead for the quiet of country life.
Idioms for instead
instead of,
in place of; in lieu of: You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe.
Origin of instead
1175–1225; Middle English; orig. phrase
in stead in place
Words nearby instead
instantize,
instantly,
instar,
instate,
instauration,
instead,
instead of,
instep,
instigate,
instigation,
instil
Example sentences from the Web for instead
British Dictionary definitions for instead
instead
/ (ɪnˈstɛd) /
adverb
as a replacement, substitute, or alternative
instead of (preposition)
in place of or as an alternative to
Word Origin for instead
C13: from phrase
in stead in place