instead
gb/ɪnstˈɛd/ us/ɪnstˈɛd/
A2
Англійська
~ 800
Значення
0 значень
adverb
A2
relation
1
as a substitute or alternative
Used to say that one thing is done or chosen and not another thing.
Модель уживання:
[someone] does [something] instead of [something else]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instead' with 'instead of'. 'Instead' is used alone, while 'instead of' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb-ing form.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
as well as (Indicates addition rather than replacement.)
Словосполучення
choose instead
|do instead
|use instead
|say instead
Теми
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'instead' at the end of a sentence when it should be at the beginning to contrast with the previous statement.
Синоніми
alternatively (Often used in more formal written contexts to offer another possibility.)
Антоніми
as planned (Indicates doing what was originally intended, without change.)
Словосполучення
decide instead
|suggest instead
|offer instead
Теми
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Instead, we played games at home.
- He didn’t run. Instead, he walked slowly.
- Instead, I will read a book.
Граматика
Словникова форма
instead
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɛd/
US/ɪnstˈɛd/
Склади й наголос
in - stead (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stead)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: instead
- Plural: insteads
Споріднені слова
Forms
insteads
noun
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
irreplaceable
adjective
Вирази
or instead
1/ˈɔɹ ɪnstˈɛd/
fixed phrase
offering another option
Used to give another possible choice or action.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.