Looking for the meaning of the word INSTEAD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of INSTEAD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Instead
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
Middle English (originally as two words): from in+ stead
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈstɛd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
as an alternative or substitute
Short Definition:as alternative or substitute
Examples:- do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead
- she never married, preferring instead to remain single
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