How do you use instead?

Answer 1

Instead (of) - in place of

Here are some examples:

• Instead of providing a lengthy explanation, I shall give you an example.
• Instead of listing all the exceptions, the book provides general guidelines and refers the user to a detailed online list .
• Instead of going to the pub, they went to the cinema.
• I shall do something else instead [of what you probably expected].
• I am using an artificial sweetener instead of sugar.