ಅರ್ಥ : In place of, or as an alternative to.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Felix became a herpetologist instead.
Alternatively we could buy a used car.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : alternatively, or else
ಅರ್ಥ : On the contrary.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
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.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : rather