instead

adverb

• When one thing is replaced by another
• As an alternative or substitute.
• As an alternative to something else.
• On the contrary; as an alternative action.
• As a different option or course of action.
• As a substitute; in place of someone or something.
• On the contrary; as an unexpected alternative.
• As a matter of choice or preference.
• As a more desirable or preferable alternative.
• As a substitute or alternative.
• In the place or stead of someone or something else.