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instead in Irish

instead in Irish is ina ionad, ina áit — instead means in place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

instead in Irish

ina ionad
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
ina áit
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

What does "instead" mean?

  1. adv In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
    "‘It's rather like a beautiful Inverness cloak one has inherited. Much too good to hide away, so one wears it instead of an overcoat and pretends it's an amusing new fashion.’"
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instead in a sentence

  • ‘It's rather like a beautiful Inverness cloak one has inherited. Much too good to hide away, so one wears it instead of an overcoat and pretends it's an amusing new fashion.’
  • She skipped the cake and had fruit instead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "instead" in Irish?
"instead" in Irish is ina ionad, ina áit. instead means: In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
How do you use "instead" in a sentence?
Example: "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead." In Irish, "instead" is ina ionad, ina áit.
Are there other ways to say "instead" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "instead": ina ionad, ina áit.
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