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instead Adverb 1. as a replacement or substitute for the person or thing mentioned 2. instead of in place of or as an alternative to [in stead in place]
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instead adverb rather, alternatively, preferably, in preference, in lieu, on second thoughts >> instead of in place of, rather than, in preference to, in lieu of, in contrast with, as an alternative or equivalent to Translations |
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But such was either the hatred or avarice of this man, that instead of doing us the good offices he pretended, he advised the King to refuse our present, that he might draw from us something more valuable. Manson Mingott's, and with the added satisfaction of knowing they would get hot canvas-back ducks and vintage wines, instead of tepid Veuve Clicquot without a year and warmed-up croquettes from Philadelphia. These coins being scarce, the people were often forced to barter their commodities instead of selling them. |
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