Alternative
A choice or option; something that can be selected as a substitute for another thing.
nounAlternative
A choice or option; something that can be selected as a substitute for another thing.
nounImagine This
Imagine you’re at a crossroads with two paths. The path you’ve planned to take is just one option; the other path represents an alternative you could choose instead, potentially faster or more scenic.
Sounds Like
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv
Looks Like
alter + native (looks like 'alter' meaning to change + 'native')
Remember This
Alternatives are used with 'to' (an alternative to X). The plural 'alternatives' is common when listing options.
Other Forms
Connect With
option, choice, substitute, fallback, contingency
Note
Do not confuse with 'alternate' (to take turns or to occur in sequence). 'Alternative' refers to a substitute option.
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