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Why should 'instead' be followed by a noun phrase? After all, 'instead' is not a preposition; 'instead of' only is a prepositional p

'Rather' is used when we wish to show some discrimination or preference favoring one over another. When such preference is

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se and must be followed by a noun or a noun phrase. Instead simply means 'in that place'

sent, it is ok to use 'instead', IMO. In the given case no preference for use of high-pressure fluids is shown over steam. It is just that hydra

due to vs because of

ver steam. It is just that hydraulic machines use a particular process compared to the other type of machines.

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