as opposed to

US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
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in tegenstelling tot, in plaats van

in contrast with; rather than

:
We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
We besloten met de trein te gaan in plaats van te vliegen.
He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
Hij werkt liever thuis dan op kantoor.