Word INSTEAD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

instead

🇺🇸 [ɪnˈstɛd]

Meanings

Used to indicate that something is done as a substitute for another thing or action. It often implies choosing one option over another.

Examples

• We decided to go to the beach instead of the park.
• You can use sugar instead of honey in the recipe.
• She chose to stay home instead of going out with her friends.

Synonyms

in place of • as a substitute • alternatively

Antonyms

including • along with • together with