请问instead的用法是什么?

副词 ad。1。作为替代He is too busy,let me go instead。他太忙了,让我去吧。2。反而,却Instead of disturbing her,the news had a strangely calming effect。这消息非但没有令她不安,反而产生了一种奇怪的镇定效果。He didn't give John the money,but he gave it to me instead。他没把钱给约翰,却给了我。