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What is another word for Instead? – 144 Instead Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    alternatively rather in place of on the other hand instead of in lieu of as a substitute as an alternative otherwise on the contrary in opposition contrary to notwithstanding nonetheless however nevertheless nonetheless on the one hand conversely inversely oppositely reciprocally mutually correspondingly correlatively complementarily supplementally additionally substitutively replaceably interchangeably optionally preferably exclusively solely wholly entirely completely totally utterly absolutely altogether.

    Meaning of Instead

    The primary meaning of the word "Instead" is to provide an alternative or substitute for something.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a substitution or replacement of one thing for another.
    • Used to contrast two things or ideas, often to show that one is preferred or chosen over the other.
    • Used to add a point or comment that contrasts with what has been said previously.

    Etymology of Instead

    The word "Instead" originates from Old English and Germanic roots, with "in" meaning "in" or "on" and "stead" meaning "place" or "position", later influenced by Old Norse and Middle English.
    Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to indicate a substitution or alternative, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include contrasting and preferential uses.

    Example Uses

    • I was going to go to the party, but I stayed home instead.
    • She wanted to go to the beach, but we went to the park instead.
    • He applied for the job, and instead of waiting for a response, he decided to follow up with a phone call.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    additionally also furthermore moreover besides plus along with together with as well as meanwhile meanwhile at the same time simultaneously coincidentally concurrently correspondingly identically similarly equally uniformly consistently normally usually typically commonly generally ordinarily.

    Related Nouns

    alternative substitute replacement option choice preference priority possibility opportunity choice election selection pick favorite preference inclination disposition tendency leaning bent proclivity affinity liking fondness predilection.

    Related Verbs

    replace substitute alternate exchange swap switch trade interchange commute convert transform change modify alter adjust adapt conform comply accommodate accede acquiesce concede yield surrender.

    Related Adjectives

    alternative substitute replacement optional preferable exclusive sole whole entire complete total utter absolute preferable favored chosen selected preferred prioritized primary principal main chief dominant prevailing ruling.