1. alternatively, instead, or else

in place of, or as an alternative to

Example Sentences:
'Felix became a herpetologist instead'
'alternatively we could buy a used car'

Synonyms

• alternatively
• or else

2. instead, rather

on the contrary

Example Sentences:
'rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left'
'he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter'
'used English terms instead of Latin ones'

Synonyms

• rather