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Usages of вместо
Я собираюсь купить новый плащ вместо старого.
I am going to buy a new raincoat instead of the old one.
Я пью чай вместо кофе.
I drink tea instead of coffee.
Я обычно выбираю короткую медитацию вместо долгой тренировки.
I usually choose a short meditation instead of a long workout.
Вместо автобуса я иногда решаю погулять до метро, особенно если мне хочется движения.
Instead of the bus I sometimes decide to walk to the metro, especially if I feel like moving.
Test yourself: What does вместо mean?
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