Visual meaning of 'instead'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of instead: In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative. - Image 1

instead: In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative. - Thumbnail 1

instead: In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative. - Thumbnail 2

adverb

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

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

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