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αντί
instead of /anˈti/
adpA2#533 most common
Also: against, in place of
Example sentences
Θα φάω μήλο αντί για μπανάνα.
I will eat an apple instead of a banana.
Αντί να πάμε στο σινεμά, μπορούμε να μείνουμε σπίτι.
Instead of going to the cinema, we can stay home.
Επέλεξα το πράσινο φόρεμα αντί του κόκκινου.
I chose the green dress instead of the red one.
Αντί να διαβάζεις, παίζεις παιχνίδια.
Instead of studying, you are playing games.
Μπορείς να χρησιμοποιήσεις το λάδι αντί για βούτυρο στη συνταγή.
You can use oil instead of butter in the recipe.
Αντί να τρέχεις, καλύτερα να περπατήσεις.
Instead of running, it's better to walk.
Word family
αντίκρισμαcounterpart
αντίστασηresistance
αντίθετοςopposite
αντίκτυποςrepercussion
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "αντί" meaning "instead of" derives from the Ancient Greek "ἀντί" which had a similar meaning of "against, opposite, instead of." This word traces back to Proto-Hellenic *anti, which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂enti, meaning "facing, opposite." The word has retained its core meaning related to opposition or substitution throughout its history.
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