Instead
7 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 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.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪn.ˈstɛd/
Syllables
in·stead
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Contains -EAD ending; three vowels I-E-A in sequence
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns
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