instead
gb/ɪnstˈɛd/ us/ɪnstˈɛd/
A2
英语
~ 800
义项
0 个义项
adverb
A2
relation
1
as a substitute or alternative
Used to say that one thing is done or chosen and not another thing.
用法模式：
[someone] does [something] instead of [something else]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'instead' with 'instead of'. 'Instead' is used alone, while 'instead of' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb-ing form.
近义词
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.)
反义词
as well as (Indicates addition rather than replacement.)
搭配
choose instead
|do instead
|use instead
|say instead
主题
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'instead' at the end of a sentence when it should be at the beginning to contrast with the previous statement.
近义词
alternatively (Often used in more formal written contexts to offer another possibility.)
反义词
as planned (Indicates doing what was originally intended, without change.)
搭配
decide instead
|suggest instead
|offer instead
主题
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- Instead, we played games at home.
- He didn’t run. Instead, he walked slowly.
- Instead, I will read a book.
语法
词典原形
instead
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɛd/
US/ɪnstˈɛd/
音节与重音
in - stead （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (stead)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: instead
- Plural: insteads
词族
Forms
insteads
noun
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
irreplaceable
adjective
相关表达
or instead
1/ˈɔɹ ɪnstˈɛd/
fixed phrase
offering another option
Used to give another possible choice or action.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.