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Please show me how can I use "instead" like here.

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Rebecca

"Instead" means an alternative or substitute for something or someone; in place of. You can use the word when you want to show that there is an alternative. Ex: Instead of cake for your birthday, we will just have ice cream. Ex: I want this candy bar instead of that one. Ex: Why don't we stay at home tonight instead?

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