Instead synonyms

27 synonyms for instead such as as against, all things being equal, as a replacement for, and as a substitute for. Instead is an adverb, and its antonyms are as well and as well as.

Another word for instead

1. alternatively

All things being equal, alternately, alternatively, as a replacement, as a substitute, as an alternative, by choice, by contrast, for preference, from choice, ideally, in lieu, on second thoughts, and rather.

2. as a substitute for

As a replacement for, as a substitute for, as against, as an alternative to, as contrasted with, as opposed to, before, in contrast with, in lieu of, in place of, in preference to, and rather than.

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