All instead of synonyms
in·stead of
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- instead — as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
- rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
- on the contrary — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.
- oppositely — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.