~代わりに (instead of)

So what you're saying is I should use this vase as a urine bottle?

I'll help you with your studies, but in exchange I've got a little favor to ask.

Using a cushion folded in half as a pillow, I lay down on the hard floor — just carpet over floorboards.

You can make up for the lost time by taking a plane instead of the train.

She decided to drink water instead of soft drinks to lose weight.

She'll attend the meeting in my place.

She used margarine instead of butter.

She spread margarine instead of butter.