instead
UK/in'sted/US
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
adv.
In place of something previously mentioned; as a substitute or alternative.
作为替代；反而；代替
Root Breakdown
Native Englishinnot, opposite of
+
steadother
=instead
Common Collocations
- 1.instead of而不是
- 2.do instead代替
Example Sentences
- 1.
I chose tea instead of coffee.
- 2.
Instead of complaining, he worked harder.