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.
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Imagine 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.
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Sounds Like
awl-TUR-nuh-tiv
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Looks Like
alter + native (looks like 'alter' meaning to change + 'native')
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Remember This
Alternatives are used with 'to' (an alternative to X). The plural 'alternatives' is common when listing options.
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Other Forms
alternativesnoun
alternativelyadverb
alternativitynoun
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Connect With
option, choice, substitute, fallback, contingency
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Note
Do not confuse with 'alternate' (to take turns or to occur in sequence). 'Alternative' refers to a substitute option.