Meaning of the word "as opposed to" in English

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as opposed to

US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
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Phrase

1.

in contrast with; rather than

Example:
We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
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