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adverb · A2 · often · UK/US

instead

instead

Meaning of instead

English

in place of something else

Русский

заменяя одно другим; в качестве замены

instead

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪnˈsted/
American English
/ɪnˈsted/

instead with Russian translation

Сочетания со словом instead

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Сочетания и примеры

  • use insteadиспользовать вместо этого
  • choose insteadвыбрать вместо этого
  • buy insteadкупить вместо этого
  • go insteadпойти вместо этого
  • say insteadсказать вместо этого

instead usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

We watched a film instead.

Вместо этого мы посмотрели фильм.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

She had tea instead.

Вместо этого она выпила чай.

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

🇬🇧English

Expresses preference: rather than.

A1often

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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instead meaning: what does it mean?

in place of something else

instead pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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instead definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Вместо этого мы посмотрели фильм. Translation: We watched a film instead.

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