instead
Translation
instead
Examples
He didn't go. He stayed at home instead.
He didn't go. He stayed at home instead.
I'll have tea instead of coffee.
I'll have tea instead of coffee.
Grammar Patterns
((... instead.)) as an alternative to something. He stayed at home instead.
((... instead of sth./-ing)) in place of something/doing something. I'll have tea instead of coffee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rather, alternatively
Etymology
From Middle English 'in stede', which literally means 'in place of'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a two-word phrase 'in stead' which means 'in the place of'. It's about substitution.