Instead word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "instead" word

[adv] in place of, or as an alternative to; "Felix became a herpetologist instead"; "alternatively we could buy a used car"
[adv] on the contrary; "rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"; "he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"; "used English terms instead of Latin ones"

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\In*stead"\, adv. [Pref. in- + stead place.] 1. In the place or room; -- usually followed by of. Let thistles grow of wheat. --Job xxxi. 40. Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab. --2 Sam. xvii. 25. 2. Equivalent; equal to; -- usually with of. [R.] This very consideration to a wise man is instead of a thousand arguments, to satisfy him, that in those times no such thing was believed. --Tillotson.

Synonyms for instead

alternatively, as an alternative, or else, rather

The fun area, different aproach to word »instead«

Let's analyse "instead" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: DAETSNI. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .. -. ... - . .- -..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: instead: 9 + 5 + 1 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: instead: 9 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 27, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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