instead of adv in place of ○ Since he’s ill, I’m going instead of him. ○ Instead of stopping when the policeman shouted, he ran away. ○ Why don’t you help me with the housework, instead of sitting and watching TV all day? ○ We haven’t any coffee – would you like some tea instead? ○ If you can’t go, can I go instead?
in•stead´
adv. [Pref. in- + stead place.]
1. In the place or room; — usually followed by of. “Let thistles grow of wheat.” Job xxxi. 40. “Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab.” 2 Sam. xvii. 25.
2. Equivalent; equal to; — usually with of. [R.] “This very consideration to a wise man is instead of a thousand arguments, to satisfy him, that in those times no such thing was believed.” Tillotson.
1. In the place or room; — usually followed by of. “Let thistles grow of wheat.” Job xxxi. 40. “Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab.” 2 Sam. xvii. 25.
2. Equivalent; equal to; — usually with of. [R.] “This very consideration to a wise man is instead of a thousand arguments, to satisfy him, that in those times no such thing was believed.” Tillotson.
Simba decided, "Instead of running, it's time to face my responsibilities as king."
The scentence about “The Lion King”.
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