instead in Malay
sebaliknya
UK/ɪnˈstɛd/
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Australia/ɪnˈsted/
instead in Malay: sebaliknya. In English, instead means in the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
Malay words for instead
- in the place of (it)
- sebaliknya
English meaning of instead
- adverb In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
instead in a sentence
- I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead.
Synonyms of instead
instead in other languages
Questions about instead in Malay
- What is the meaning of instead in Malay?
- Instead in Malay is sebaliknya.
- Apakah maksud instead dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Instead: sebaliknya.
- What does instead mean in English?
- Instead means in the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
Source and license
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