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instead
instead
synonyms
rather
alternatively
or else
alternately
as a substitute
in lieu
on second thought
on the contrary
quite the opposite
as an alternative
as a replacement
then again
on behalf of
or
rather than
just the opposite
quite the reverse
just the reverse
preferably
otherwise
on the other hand
in place of
in contrast
by contrast
alternative
conversely
all things being equal
but
by choice
from choice
if not
as another option
enstead
in preference
ideally
for preference
alternatively
alternately
in exchange
in lieu
rather
besides
otherwise
conversely
preferably
sooner
then again
beforehand
previously
before
instead
definitions
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.