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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 98% | 9 | INSTEADOF | Exact Match! |
3 | 97% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
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We think the answer is "INSTEAD" which means:
- adverb
- • In place of, or as an alternative to
- • On the contrary
An example sentence would be:
- • "I wanted to watch a movie, but instead, i decided to read a book."
- • "She offered to give me a ride home, but i chose to walk instead."
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The Guardian Speedy08 Feb 2004 | Across 22 | |
New York Times05 Jan 1998 | Down 34 | INSTEADOF |
New York Times15 Oct 1995 | Across 86 | |
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