instead
instead
in place of something else
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instead with Russian translation
instead usage examples
Мы остались дома и вместо этого посмотрели фильм.
We stayed home and watched a film instead.
Она выбрала чай вместо , кофе.
She chose tea instead of coffee.
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instead synonyms
What's the difference between instead / rather / alternatively / in place of / as an alternative / in lieu of
used to replace something with another choice
I don’t want tea; I’ll have water instead.
Я не хочу чай; вместо этого я возьму воду.
I’d rather stay home than go out.
Я бы лучше остался дома, чем выходил.
used to introduce another possible choice
You can take the bus. Alternatively, you can walk.
Ты можешь поехать на автобусе. Или же можешь пойти пешком.
a phrase meaning one thing replaces another
We used chairs in place of benches.
Мы использовали стулья вместо скамеек.
used to present another possible choice
You can email me, or as an alternative, call me later.
Ты можешь написать мне по электронной почте или, как альтернатива, позвонить позже.
a formal phrase meaning instead of something
He received cash in lieu of holiday time.
Он получил деньги вместо отпуска.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce instead and what this word means
instead translation: вместо этого. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce instead
/ɪnˈsted/
instead translation
вместо этого
instead examples
We stayed home and watched a film instead.
instead transcription
/ɪnˈsted/, /ɪnˈstɛd/
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instead meaning: what does it mean?
in place of something else
instead pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
instead is pronounced as /ɪnˈsted/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
instead definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We stayed home and watched a film instead. Translation: Мы остались дома и вместо этого посмотрели фильм.
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