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I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of at three o clock in the morning.
John Barrymore

Meaning of "instead of" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INSTEAD OF

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INSTEAD OF

instantiate
instantiation
instantly
instantness
instar
instate
instatement
instauration
instaurator
instead
instep
instigate
instigatingly
instigation
instigative
instigator
instil
instill
instillation
instilled

WORDS THAT END LIKE INSTEAD OF

a load of
ahead of
clap hold of
get a load of
get any good of
get hold of
get rid of
in aid of
in the neighbourhood of
kind of
lay hold of
put one in mind of
sam hold of
streets ahead of
think the world of
to windward of
unheard of

Synonyms and antonyms of instead of in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INSTEAD OF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «instead of» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of instead of

Translation of «instead of» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INSTEAD OF

Find out the translation of instead of to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of instead of from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «instead of» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

而不是...
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en vez de
570 millions of speakers

English

instead of
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

की बजाय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بَدَلَاً مِنْ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вместо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em vez de
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিবর্তে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

au lieu de
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bukannya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

statt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

・・・の代わりに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

...대신에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

tinimbang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thay vì
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதற்கு பதிலாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

त्याऐवजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yerine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

invece di
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w zamian za
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

замість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în loc de
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

in plaas van
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

i stället för
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

i stedet for
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of instead of

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTEAD OF»

The term «instead of» is very widely used and occupies the 3.719 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTEAD OF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «instead of» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «instead of» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about instead of

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10 QUOTES WITH «INSTEAD OF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word instead of.
1
Shai Agassi
I started digging and found that Israel signed a peace treaty with the United Arab Emirates after the country had diversified their economy, instead of being solely oil-based. This diversification had brought about modernization. I realized that if you land the price of oil, countries will diversify their economies and as a result, modernize.
2
Alexis Arguello
When you put the interest of a kid on money instead of heart then you're destroying the beauty of our lives and our thought process, which should be about how much responsibilities you carry as an athlete and a citizen.
3
Lucille Ball
How I Love Lucy was born? We decided that instead of divorce lawyers profiting from our mistakes, we'd profit from them.
4
John Barrymore
I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of at three o clock in the morning.
5
Felix Bloch
Instead of explaining the sober facts of mechanics and electricity, I want to say a few words about the debt which we owe to youth; and with your permission I shall consider you as representing here not only the academic youth of Sweden nor even of Europe but also of America.
6
Justin Chon
If I could go back, I think I would be a rock star instead of an actor, man.
7
Steven Chu
Occasionally, I would focus on a particular school project and become obsessed with, what seemed to my mother, to be trivial details instead of apportioning the time I spent on school work in a more efficient way.
8
Marisa Coughlan
I'm looking for little movies that are good instead of picking scripts in pursuit of superstardom.
9
Marie Curie
There are sadistic scientists who hurry to hunt down errors instead of establishing the truth.
10
Evan Daugherty
I didn't write 'Snow White' for any class, but I got bitten by the screenwriting bug and wrote a couple of scripts in my spare time instead of going to keg parties or something.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INSTEAD OF»

Discover the use of instead of in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to instead of and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Instead of Education: Ways to Help People Do Things Better
Holt's most direct and radical challenge to the educational status quo and a clarion call to parents to save their children from schools of all kinds.
John Holt, John Caldwell Holt, 2004
2
Connection Parenting: Parenting Through Connection Instead ...
"Connection Parenting" is based on author Pam Leo's seven week parenting series, "Meeting the Needs of Children," that she has been teaching for over sixteen years.
Pam Leo, 2007
3
Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big
And he shows how we can all benefit by questioning the usual definitions of business success. In his new afterward, Burlingham reflects on the similarities and learning lessons from the small giants he covers in the book.
Bo Burlingham, 2007
4
Instead of Three Wishes
In these and other delightful stories, magical adventure appears in the most unexpected places! Instead of Three Wishes is a captivating collection of witty and sparkling fantasy stories from the Newbery Honor author of The Thief. Ages 10+
Megan Whalen Turner, 2009
5
Give Yourself the Answers Instead of Asking Questions: ...
Go one day without asking a question and your life may change forever. This is the challenge that Dr. Eric Dlugokinski suggests in Give Yourself the Answers Instead of Asking Questions.
Eric Dlugokinski, 2009
6
Instead of a Letter: A Memoir
As a young woman, Diana Athill was engaged to an air force pilot—Instead of a Letter tells how he broke off the engagement, married someone else, and, worst of all, died overseas before she could confront or forgive him.
Diana Athill, 2010
7
When Love Is by Choice Instead of Chance: (A Relationship ...
"WHEN LOVE IS BY CHOICE INSTEAD OF CHANCE" "When Love Is By Choice Instead Of Chance" takes a fresh look at relationships between lovers and spouses, and parents and children.
C. Taylor, 2005
8
Something Instead of Nothing: An Essay from Eating the Dinosaur
Originally collected in Eating the Dinosaur and now available both as a stand-alone essay and in the ebook collection Chuck Klosterman on Media and Culture, this essay is about interviews.
Chuck Klosterman, 2010
9
Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling
Ed Schein defines Humble Inquiry as “the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” In this seminal work, ...
Edgar H. Schein, 2013
10
Using the Lamp Instead of Looking Into the Mirror: Women and ...
This book focuses on the enigmatic relationship between men and women, and in particular on the subordination of women by men in the work place.
Ingrid Ljungberg van Beinum, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INSTEAD OF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term instead of is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why the Mavericks signed Deron Williams instead of rebuilding …
After DeAndre Jordan decided to return to Los Angeles instead of joining the Dallas Mavericks, the idea that the Mavericks would maintain cap ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
2
Cops: Guy films dying teen instead of helping - First Coast News
He filmed the two teenage victims instead of trying to help them, then tried to sell the footage to local media, reports newsnet5 of Cleveland. «First Coast News, Jul 15»
3
6 Things To Do Instead Of Staring At Your Phone - Huffington Post
In our tech-obsessed culture, it's super easy to get wrapped up in your glowing screen instead of what's right in front of you. (Trust us, you're not ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Bartender gets angry lecture instead of a tip | WTKR.com
Some restaurants had to raise prices, and a customer recently expressed his displeasure by giving a bartender a lecture instead of a tip. «wtkr.com, Jul 15»
5
Survey: Millennials would rather have nude photos instead of
A recent survey posed one of the more difficult “would you rather” scenarios to adults: have your own nude photos leaked online or your ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
6
Mexican medical students SLICE into baby's penis instead of
Medical students almost sliced a newborn baby boy's penis off as they cut the umbilical cord, it is claimed. Doctors at a hospital in Mexico have ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Workers can take time off instead of being paid overtime
Workers will be able to take time off in lieu instead of being paid for overtime. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer. Claiming a victory, Australian Industry ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Dallas Police Sued for Taking Seizure Victim to Jail Instead of Hospital
A man who says he suffered an epileptic seizure at the wheel is suing the Dallas Police Department for taking him to jail instead of the hospital. «NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Jul 15»
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Dieticians say we should eat healthy foods instead of taking vitamins …
Supplements and pills are supposed to help us absorb more nutrients for a healthier body. But many doctors say that if you eat a balanced diet, ... «WAAY, Jul 15»
10
55 Addicts Placed in Treatment Programs Instead of Jail Cells …
As of Friday, police have placed 55 people into treatment programs since the launch of the ANGEL program, according to police in Gloucester, ... «NECN, Jul 15»

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