plainly, flatly, boring.
instead of being that
effective.
Programme
end
Apothecary
customize
defeated
sequential, ordered
applied, exercised
The other word which is widely used instead of doorknob is latch.
One alternative word that can be used instead of "they" is "them."
Instead is a transition word indicating a change in the direction of thought or a contrast. Other options include: -Alternatively -Rather than -In contrast -On the other hand