Instead (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adverb
  1. as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
  2. in preference; as a preferred or accepted alternative:The city has its pleasures, but she wished instead for the quiet of country life.
Idioms
  1. in place of; in lieu of: You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe.
adverb
  1. as a replacement, substitute, or alternative
  2. in place of or as an alternative to
Instead (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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