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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
Word used in video below:
text: is down I could go on and on but instead
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