Instead of is a phrase that means rather than or in place of. It is used to present an alternative or a substitute. Instead of is used to contrast two things. It is often used to explain choices or introduce an alternate event that happened or could happen in place of something else.
Instead of LARGE
- Big
- Colossal
- Tremendous
- Enormous
- Bulky
Instead of FAST
- Accelerated
- Agile
- Brisk
- Nimble
- Swift
Instead of FUNNY
- Comical
- Witty
- Hilarious
- Gleeful
- Amusing
Instead of AMAZING
- Fabulous
- Awesome
- Fantastic
- Incredible
- Wonderful
Instead of CHOOSE
- Adopt
- Appoint
- Cast
- Name
- Select
Instead of FIND
- Acquire
- Detect
- Encounter
- Obtain
- Pinpoint
Instead of MAKE
- Chief
- Critical
- Crucial
- Essential
- Necessary
Instead of MAKE
- Assemble
- Build
- Devise
- Forge
- Invent
Instead of VERY
- Extremely
- Particularly
- Veritable
- Uncommonly
- Genuinely