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'instead' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'instead' with 20 example sentences.


instead adverb

: 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.
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