instead

• ظرف يُستعمل للإشارة إلى أن فعلًا أو شيئًا يحل محل آخر، وغالبًا ما يعبر عن الاختيار أو البديل.

An adverb used to indicate that one thing is done or used in place of another, often to express a choice or alternative action.

1. As an alternative or substituteA2formal

   Used to indicate that one thing is chosen or done in place of another.

   بدلاً من ذلك

   • I didn't go to the party; I stayed home instead.
   • She decided to take the bus instead of driving.
   • Instead of complaining, try to find a solution.

   المرادفاتalternativelyrather