两者的区别:instead是副词,通常位于句尾,意思是代替;顶替;反而;却。instead of是复合介词,后面可接名词和代词以外的词,如形容词,副词,动词和介词,意思是代替;作为…的替换。这两个词的意思相同,在语句中的用法不同。
instead造句:
If you can't sign a cross instead。如果你不会签名画个十字来代替。
He didn't give John the money,but he gave it to me instead。他没有给约翰钱,而是给了我。
He is too busy,let me go instead。他太忙了,让我去吧。
instead of造句:
Won't you be hungry if you eat fruit instead of dinner?你用水果代替晚餐肚子不会饿吗?
He suggested doing some work instead of watching TV。他提议做些工作而不是看电视。
She went to school instead of staying at home。她没有呆在家里,而是去上学了