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adverb · A2 · often · UK/US
instead
instead
Meaning of instead
English
in place of something else
Deutsch
anstelle von etwas anderem
Pronunciation
British English
/ɪnˈsted/
American English
/ɪnˈsted/
instead with German translation
instead usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
I'll have tea instead.
Ich nehme stattdessen Tee.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
We'll walk instead.
Wir gehen stattdessen zu Fuß.
instead synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between instead, in place of, alternatively, in its place, rather, and in lieu of
I
🇬🇧English
in place of
Replacing a person or thing.
A1often
ENWe used chairs in place of benches.
A
🇬🇧English
alternatively
Introduces another option.
A1often
ENYou can take the bus. Alternatively, you can walk.
I
🇬🇧English
in its place
Replacing that particular thing.
rare word
ENThe old tree fell, so we planted a pine in its place.
Advanced: broader words
ENI’d rather stay home than go out.
I
🇬🇧English
in lieu of
Formal: in place of.
A1rare word
ENHe received cash in lieu of holiday time.
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Questions about this word
What does instead mean?
in place of something else
How do you pronounce instead?
instead is pronounced /ɪnˈsted/.
How is instead used in a sentence?
Ich nehme stattdessen Tee. Translation: I'll have tea instead.
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