instead

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɛd/

adverb

  • as an alternative or substitute: do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead she never married, preferring instead to remain single
  • (instead of) as a substitute or alternative to; in place of: walk to work instead of going by car

Origin:

Middle English (originally as two words): from in + stead