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Looking for the meaning or definition of the word instead of? Here's what it means.

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Today I made a small mistake when I selected fourth gear instead of third on a corner.
The sharp, thornlike spines along its leaves arch away from the leaf tip instead of towards it.
These loans are issued by the federal government, instead of through a third-party lender.
Feedlot cattle eagerly trot to the bunk to chow down on a ration made with wheat or barley instead of corn.
The extra parking revenue will help pay for a new pay station system instead of putting coins in the barrier to leave the car park.
Grinning, Sean, instead of letting go of the joysticks, gripped them harder and pulled a barrel roll.

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