Instead

7 lettersadverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

As an alternative or substitute; in place of something or someone. It indicates a replacement or different choice from what was originally mentioned.

“Instead of driving, we decided to take the train to reduce our carbon footprint.”

alternatively ratherin lieu ofin place of

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Contains -EAD ending; three vowels I-E-A in sequence

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Worth 8 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns

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