Instead - translation, pronunciation and examples
instead
in place of something else
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When to use instead
использовать вместо этого
выбрать вместо этого
купить вместо этого
пойти вместо этого
сказать вместо этого
instead usage examples
Мы остались дома и вместо этого посмотрели фильм.
We stayed home and watched a film instead.
Она выбрала чай вместо , кофе.
She chose tea instead of coffee.
Similar words
used to replace something with another choice
used to show preference for one thing over another
used to introduce another possible choice
a phrase meaning one thing replaces another
used to present another possible choice
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instead synonyms
What's the difference between instead / rather / alternatively / in place of / as an alternative / in lieu of
used to replace something with another choice
I don’t want tea; I’ll have water instead.
Я не хочу чай; вместо этого я возьму воду.
I’d rather stay home than go out.
Я бы лучше остался дома, чем выходил.
used to introduce another possible choice
You can take the bus. Alternatively, you can walk.
Ты можешь поехать на автобусе. Или же можешь пойти пешком.
a phrase meaning one thing replaces another
We used chairs in place of benches.
Мы использовали стулья вместо скамеек.
used to present another possible choice
You can email me, or as an alternative, call me later.
Ты можешь написать мне по электронной почте или, как альтернатива, позвонить позже.
a formal phrase meaning instead of something
He received cash in lieu of holiday time.
Он получил деньги вместо отпуска.
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How to pronounce instead and what this word means
instead translation: вместо этого. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce instead
/ɪnˈsted/
instead translation
вместо этого
instead examples
We stayed home and watched a film instead.
instead transcription
/ɪnˈsted/, /ɪnˈstɛd/
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instead meaning: what does it mean?
in place of something else
instead pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
instead is pronounced as /ɪnˈsted/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
instead definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We stayed home and watched a film instead. Translation: Мы остались дома и вместо этого посмотрели фильм.
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