instead
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɛd/
The English word “instead” has 1 meaning listed here.
adverb
- In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
Etymology
From in + stead, from Middle English ine (“in”) + stede (“stead”). Related to German statt.
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