Instead synonyms 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. Here are 26 another word for instead with example sentences.
Another word for Instead
26 other ways to say instead.
1. alternatively
- rather
- on second thoughts
- in lieu
- ideally
- from choice
- for preference
- by contrast
- by choice
- as a substitute
- as a replacement
- as an alternative
- alternatively
- alternately
- all things being equal
2. as a substitute for
- rather than
- in preference to
- in place of
- in lieu of
- in contrast with
- before
- as opposed to
- as contrasted with
- as a substitute for
- as a replacement for
- as an alternative to
- as against
How to Use instead in a Sentence
Choose tea instead of coffee.
He read a book instead of studying.
Let’s play soccer instead of basketball.
She missed the bus, so walked instead.
They’ll substitute another ingredient instead.