'instead' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'instead' with 20 example sentences.
- instead adverb
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: in place of, or as an alternative to
: on the contrary
I usually use a credit card instead of cash.
Let's play cards instead of watching television.
I always buy fresh vegetables instead of frozen ones.
I drink coffee instead of milk.
I may give up soon and just nap instead.
Why don't you go instead of me?
I usually put honey in my tea instead of sugar.
I watched television instead of studying.
She advised him to walk instead of taking a bus.
He went fishing instead of playing tennis.
Instead of eating here, let's go home.
Why did you side with him instead of me?
She stayed at home all day instead of going out.
Instead of taking the elevator, let's take the stairs.
She went there instead of him.
Play outside instead of watching TV.
Instead of going to school, he stayed at home.
You should buy her a gift card instead.
Many people prefer to cook with butter instead of oil.
I wish I had married your sister instead of you.