Synonyms for in stead

Grammar : Adv, conj

Spell : in-sted

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈstɛd

Top 10 synonyms for in stead

rather
substitute
uncertainty
alternately
alternative
as a substitute
contrary to
else
ere
in lieu

Other synonyms for the word in stead

in place of
in preference
in reverse
instead
instead of
on behalf of
on second thought
on the contrary
oppositely
or not
or not exactly
or rather
otherwise
preferably
rather than
reversing it

Définition 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

Antonyms for in stead

neither
nor
without choice

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