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Is instead an adverb

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Yes, it is an adverb. It means "in the place of (some other thing or action)." The idoimatic form "instead of" is a preposition that takes an object.

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What part of speech is Instead of?

Instead is an adverb.


Is instead an adjective?

No, it is an adverb. The combination "instead of" is a preposition.


Would instead be an adverb?

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What is the verb of shortly?

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