instead
adverb
[ ɪnˈstɛd ]
• as an alternative or substitute.
• "do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead"
Similar:
as an alternative,
as a substitute,
as a replacement,
in lieu,
alternatively,
rather,
by contrast,
for preference,
by choice,
from choice,
on second thoughts,
all things being equal,
ideally,
alternately,
Opposite:
as well,
Origin:
Middle English (originally as two words): from in + stead.
