Instead Of +VB1+ing+obj कोई काम करने के वजाय (किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु के आलावा). in place of someone or something: You can go instead of me if you want. 2-Focus on small goals instead of big ones. 3-You probably picked up my keys instead of yours. In spite of +VB1+ing+obj कोई काम करने के बावजूद. We use in spite of to express a contrast between two things. But one may use “Despite” for formal use. 1-He got the job in spite of his prison record. 2-John’s company is doing extremely well despite the recession. 3-She is cheerful in spite of his illness.