A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/
instead
इसके बजाय
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
वह ड्रेस नहीं खरीदी; इसके बजाय, उसने एक जोड़ी जूते चुने।