Definition of Instead

in place of, as a substitute

Examples of Instead in a sentence

Instead of using the locker that was assigned to him, the high school senior carries around his books in a backpack.  

Arisa would love to take a boat ride to the island, but I think that we should explore the city instead.  

The teacher agreed to let us watch a movie instead of making us write another boring paper.  

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