“Instead” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “instead” in a sentence. How to connect “instead” with other words to make correct English sentences.

instead (adv): in place of someone or something else

Use “instead” in a sentence

He usually uses credit cards instead of cash.

Since we had no sugar, we used honey instead.

They chose her instead of me.

Instead of buying a new car, I bought a used one.

She advised him to walk instead of taking a bus.

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