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No, it is not a conjunction. Instead is an adverb, and

the compound form "instead of" is a preposition.

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Is meanwhile a conjunction?

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Can you use the word instead in place of the word so as a conjunction in a sentence?

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What is another word that you can use instead of using the word instead?

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What is a sentence with the conjunction yet?

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Is it to correct to say in conjunction to or in conjunction with?

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Is rather a conjunction?

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