Antonyms for in stead


Grammar : Adv, conj
Spell : in-sted
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈstɛd


Definition of in stead

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Middle English ine stede (early 13c.; see stead); loan-translation of Latin in loco (French en lieu de). Still often two words until c.1640.
  • As in instead : adv alternatively
  • As in or : conj a suggestion of correction
  • As in or : conj either

Synonyms for in stead

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