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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

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

Full definition of instead

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.

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