Instead - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪnˈsted|  American pronunciation of the word instead
Brit.  |ɪnˈsted|  British pronunciation of the word instead

adverb

- in place of, or as an alternative to (syn: alternatively)
Felix became a herpetologist instead
- on the contrary (syn: rather)
he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
used English terms instead of Latin ones

Extra examples

...I was offered a ride, but I chose to walk instead....

This will do instead.

Geoff didn't study law. Instead, he decided to become an actor.

If Jo can't attend the meeting, I could go instead.

Felix became a herpetologist instead

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