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I chose water instead of juice.
What does Instead mean?
Instead means in place of something else.
Dictionary definition
In place of something else; as a replacement choice.
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We stayed inside instead of going to the park.
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What does instead mean?
Instead means in place of something else.
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Which word is closest in meaning to instead?
rather is close in meaning to instead in many contexts.
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in · sted · strongest beat: sted
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WordInstead.
Partadverb.
MeaningInstead means in place of something else.
ExampleExample: I chose water instead of juice.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · sted
- Strongest beat
- sted
- Ending
- sted
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sted.
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Synonyms
Words like Instead
ratherUse when choosing one thing in place of another.
as an alternativeUse for a replacement choice.
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instead
In place of something else.
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