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    instead

    instead - Dictionary definition and meaning for word instead

    Definition
    (adv) in place of, or as an alternative to
    Synonyms : alternatively , or else
    Example Sentence
    • Felix became a herpetologist instead
    • alternatively we could buy a used car
    Definition
    (adv) on the contrary
    Synonyms : rather
    Example Sentence
    • rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
    • he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
    • used English terms instead of Latin ones

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text: is down I could go on and on but instead
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