ALL meanings of instead of
in·stead of
I i - adverb instead of as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead. 1
- adverb instead of in preference; as a preferred or accepted alternative: The city has its pleasures, but she wished instead for the quiet of country life. 1
- idioms instead of instead of, in place of; in lieu of: You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe. 1
- preposition instead of In lieu of; in place of; rather than. 0
- noun instead of in place of or as an alternative to 0
- noun instead of in place of 0