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| Main Entry: |
instead
 [in-sted] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | alternatively |
| Synonyms: | alternately, alternative, as a substitute, in lieu, in place of, in preference, on behalf of, on second thought, preferably, rather, rather than |
| Main Entry: | or |
| Part of Speech: | conjunction |
| Definition: | either |
| Synonyms: | alternative, else, ere, instead, oppositely, otherwise, rather, substitute, uncertainty |
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Example Sentences
- So, it has to be functional art instead of arbitrary art.
- Instead of a smartphone, he'd rather take notes in a notebook.
- Instead of miscreants, fashion them material makers.
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