instead
gb/ɪnstˈɛd/ us/ɪnstˈɛd/
A2
Anglais
~ 800
Sens
0 sens
adverb
A2
relation
1
as a substitute or alternative
Used to say that one thing is done or chosen and not another thing.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] does [something] instead of [something else]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'instead' with 'instead of'. 'Instead' is used alone, while 'instead of' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb-ing form.
Synonymes
alternatively (More formal and often used to present another option in structured contexts.)
|
rather (Can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned in some uses, but often interchangeable.)
Antonymes
as well as (Indicates addition rather than replacement.)
Collocations
choose instead
|do instead
|use instead
|say instead
Thèmes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She decided to walk to work instead of taking the bus.
- I’ll have tea instead, thank you.
- He stayed home instead of going to the party.
- We should write an email instead of calling.
- You can use sugar instead of honey in this recipe.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I will eat rice instead of bread.
- She took the train instead of the bus.
- We can watch a movie instead.
- He drank water instead of juice.
adverb
B1
relation
2
as an alternative option
Used to show that you choose a different action or idea than what was said before.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'instead' at the end of a sentence when it should be at the beginning to contrast with the previous statement.
Synonymes
alternatively (Often used in more formal written contexts to offer another possibility.)
Antonymes
as planned (Indicates doing what was originally intended, without change.)
Collocations
decide instead
|suggest instead
|offer instead
Thèmes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Instead, he offered to help me with my homework.
- We didn’t go out. Instead, we stayed home and cooked dinner.
- Instead, try adding some fresh herbs for more flavor.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Instead, we played games at home.
- He didn’t run. Instead, he walked slowly.
- Instead, I will read a book.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
instead
API
GB/ɪnstˈɛd/
US/ɪnstˈɛd/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - stead (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stead)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: instead
- Plural: insteads
Famille de mots
Forms
insteads
noun
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
irreplaceable
adjective
Expressions
or instead
1/ˈɔɹ ɪnstˈɛd/
fixed phrase
offering another option
Used to give another possible choice or action.
Exemples
- Would you like tea, or instead would you prefer coffee?
- We could go to the park, or instead stay here and relax.
instead of
1/ɪnstˈɛd əv/
fixed phrase
in place of something else
Used to say one thing replaces another thing.
Exemples
- We had tea instead of coffee.
- You should write an email instead of calling her.
- He went by bus instead of train.
- They chose to walk instead of taking the car.