Instead Synonyms

ĭn-stĕd
In place of, or as an alternative to
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. alternatively
  2. rather
  3. equivalent
  4. preferably
  5. substitute
  6. or-else
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. in its place
  2. in its stead
  3. as a substitute
  4. as an alternative
  5. alternately
  6. in preference
  7. preferably
  8. on-second-thought

Words Related to Instead

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. then
  2. rather-than
  3. on-the-side
  4. simply
  5. to one side

Instead Sentence Examples

  • I will try to make friends instead of enemies.

  • I always pictured myself driving a van instead of a truck.

  • Instead of dining out, we ordered a couple of pizzas.

  • Instead of improving, Destiny got steadily worse.

  • Instead of shifting with each step, the ground felt solid.

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