Either and Instead

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Either adverb - In addition to what has been said.

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Instead and either are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instead" instead an adverb "Either".

Instead adverb - In place of, or as an alternative to.

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Either and instead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Either" instead an adverb "Instead".

If the Revelation DLC has been purchased, a new choice is added: refuse to side with either and instead go stop Anankos from destroying humanity.

Source: Video Game / Fire Emblem Fates
Lil from Pearl Island pretty much picked Sandra to go to the final jury over Johnny Fairplay, knowing she would have likely lost to either and instead wanted to make sure Fairplay didn't win.

Source: Series / Survivor
He's rattled by the fact that his latest victim refuses to give up hope of rescue, leading him to make the mistake that gets him arrested, and he's infuriated that Lily doesn't give up either and instead figures out where the victim is being held in time to save her from starving to death.

Source: Series / Cold Case

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