Examples for 'instead'. How to use 'instead' in a sentence?
The word "instead" is an adverb that is used to show that one thing is being replaced by another or to suggest an alternative action or choice. It typically indicates that something different will happen or has happened as a substitute for something else.
Usage examples
(adverb)
"Would you like tea instead?"
She didn't go to the meeting; she stayed home instead.
(preposition)
I decided to drink tea instead of coffee.
Let's go for a walk instead of staying inside all day.
Example Sentences
I ordered a salad instead of a burger.
Instead of watching TV, I read a book.
He ate cereal instead of toast for breakfast.
Instead of calling them, I sent an email.
He took the train instead of driving to work.
Instead of arguing, let’s find a solution.
She chose tea instead of coffee this morning.
I’ll go for a run instead of hitting the gym today.
We took the scenic route instead of the highway.
I’ll send an email instead of making a phone call.
Instead of watching that movie, let’s go see a play.
He played video games instead of studying for the exam.
Instead of worrying, just focus on what you can control.
Instead of traveling by car, they took a train to the city.
I decided to call her instead of sending a text.
Instead of using plastic, we bought reusable bags.
Instead of going to the gym, I did yoga at home.
She took the long way home instead of the shortcut.
Instead of doing homework, he played outside.
I had a salad instead of fries with my sandwich.
We went for a hike instead of watching a movie.
Instead of a gift, I gave him a heartfelt letter.
I chose the blue jacket instead of the green one.
Instead of meeting at the café, we met in the park.
I read the book instead of watching the TV show.
They went to the concert instead of the movie.
Instead of cooking dinner, we ordered takeout.
She chose to walk instead of driving to the store.
Instead of going out for lunch, I packed a sandwich.
She wore a red dress instead of the blue one.
We decided to take the bus instead of walking.
I stayed home instead of going to the party.
I listened to music instead of watching the news.
Instead of getting a new car, I repaired my old one.
We opted for a quiet weekend instead of a party.
I was going to call her, but I sent an email instead.
He went to the library instead of the coffee shop.
Instead of arguing with her, I decided to listen.
Instead of having dessert, we went for a walk.
Instead of calling a cab, we took the subway.
I chose to rest instead of going out with friends.
He didn’t go to the party. He stayed home instead.
Instead of attending the event, he stayed home to rest.
We planned to go camping instead of staying at a hotel.
They decided to invest in stocks instead of real estate.
She didn’t wait for the bus. She walked to work instead.
They decided to order pizza instead of cooking dinner.
He didn’t complain; he simply fixed the problem instead.
Instead of complaining, why don’t we try to fix the issue?
He didn’t buy a new phone; he repaired his old one instead.
Instead of celebrating, she chose to work on her project.
They decided to save the money instead of spending it.
She decided to save money instead of buying new clothes.
I’ll go to the store instead of waiting for it to open online.
Instead of the usual chocolate cake, she baked brownies.
I wanted to go for a walk, but I decided to stay inside instead.
We bought a new sofa instead of reupholstering the old one.
Instead of spending all day at the beach, we went shopping.