instead
adverbHow many syllables in instead?
There are 2 syllables in the word instead.Divide instead into syllables:
in · stead
How to pronounce instead:
Definition of instead:
- instead (adverb):
- as a substitute or equivalent
- in place of, or as an alternative to.
- as a replacement or substitute for the person or thing mentioned
Synonyms for instead:
preferablyalternativelyfirstratherAntonyms for instead:
in additionsimilarlyequallyadditionallymoreoverfurthermorestillalsolikewisefurtherShow 1 more
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