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English to English adverb
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in place of, or as an alternative to |  | Example: Felix became a herpetologist instead
alternatively we could buy a used car
source: wordnet30
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on the contrary | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
In the place or room; -- usually followed by of. | | source: webster1913
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