instead
gb/ɪnstˈɛd/ us/ɪnstˈɛd/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb
A2
relation
1
as a substitute or alternative
Used to say that one thing is done or chosen and not another thing.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] does [something] instead of [something else]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instead' with 'instead of'. 'Instead' is used alone, while 'instead of' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb-ing form.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
alternatively (More formal and often used to present another option in structured contexts.)
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rather (Can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned in some uses, but often interchangeable.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
as well as (Indicates addition rather than replacement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
choose instead
|do instead
|use instead
|say instead
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'instead' at the end of a sentence when it should be at the beginning to contrast with the previous statement.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
alternatively (Often used in more formal written contexts to offer another possibility.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
as planned (Indicates doing what was originally intended, without change.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
decide instead
|suggest instead
|offer instead
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Instead, we played games at home.
- He didn’t run. Instead, he walked slowly.
- Instead, I will read a book.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
instead
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɛd/
US/ɪnstˈɛd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
in - stead (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stead)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: instead
- Plural: insteads
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
insteads
noun
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
irreplaceable
adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்
or instead
1/ˈɔɹ ɪnstˈɛd/
fixed phrase
offering another option
Used to give another possible choice or action.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.