instead of用法（instead of）

1、instead作副词，是“代替”、“顶替”的意思。

2、如:Mr. Wang is ill, I will take his class instead.instead of为介词短语，它后面可跟名词、代词、动名词、介词短语或形容词等。

3、如:(1)I will clean the window instead of him.(2)We will skate instead of playing football.