Definition of instead of
: in place of : as a substitute for or alternative to chose tea instead of coffee
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Origin and Etymology of instead of
Middle English in sted of
First Known Use: 13th century
INSTEAD OF Defined for Kids
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: in place of : as a substitute for I had milk instead of juice.
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