Cool MateMeaning of Instead of
Used to show one option in place of another.
In simple words: in place of something else
Instead of in a sentence
- I decided to walk instead of driving.
- She ordered tea instead of coffee.
- Instead of complaining, try to find a solution.
How to use Instead of
Use 'instead of' to show preference for one option over another. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
instead of + noun/verb-ing
Memory hint
Think of 'instead of' as flipping a coin to choose one side.
Related words
Collocations with Instead of
- instead of doing
- instead of going
- instead of that
Synonyms for Instead of
- in place of
- rather than
- as an alternative to
Opposites of Instead of
- in addition to
- as well as
- along with
Common mistakes with Instead of
- Using 'instead of' incorrectly with adjectives
- Confusing 'instead' and 'instead of'
- Omitting 'of' after 'instead'
Instead of appears in
Instead of in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بدلاً من
مكان شيء آخر
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরিবর্তে
অন্য কিছুর পরিবর্তে
- GermanDeutsch
Anstatt
Anstelle von etwas anderem
- SpanishEspañol
En lugar de
en vez de otra cosa
- Persianفارسی
به جای
به جای یه چیز دیگه
- FrenchFrançais
Au lieu de
à la place de quelque chose d'autre
- Hindiहिन्दी
के बजाय
किसी और चीज़ की जगह
- ItalianItaliano
Invece di
al posto di qualcos'altro
- PortuguesePortuguês
Em vez de
no lugar de outra coisa
- RussianРусский
Вместо
вместо чего-то другого
- Urduاردو
کے بجائے
کسی اور چیز کی جگہ
- Chinese中文
与其...不如...;代替
用另一个东西代替
More phrases like Instead of
- There's nothing to tell
Indicates that there are no details or information to share.
- Come on
A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
- There's gotta be something wrong
Implying that something is not right or needs attention.
- Does he eat chalk
A question asking if a person consumes chalk as food.
- Go through what i went through
Experience similar difficulties as I did.
- This is not even a date
Indicates that the meeting does not qualify as a romantic date.
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Frequently asked questions about Instead of
What does Instead of mean?
in place of something else
What is the definition of Instead of?
Used to show one option in place of another.
How do you use Instead of in a sentence?
I decided to walk instead of driving.
Can you give another example of Instead of?
She ordered tea instead of coffee.
What are synonyms for Instead of?
Common alternatives include in place of, rather than, as an alternative to.
What is the opposite of Instead of?
Opposite meanings include in addition to, as well as, along with.
What words go with Instead of?
It commonly pairs with instead of doing, instead of going, instead of that.
What are common mistakes when using Instead of?
Using 'instead of' incorrectly with adjectives Confusing 'instead' and 'instead of' Omitting 'of' after 'instead'
How do you pronounce Instead of?
US: //ɪnˈstɛd ʌv//, UK: //ɪnˈstɛd əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Instead of?
Use 'instead of' to show preference for one option over another. Avoid in very formal writing.