alternative

/ɔ:l'tə:nətiv/
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alternative

An artist chooses an alternative path through the forest.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Pertaining to unconventional choices: Describes something that is different from the usual or traditional way of doing things.
    • Necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities: Describes a situation where only one option can be chosen from two or more distinct possibilities.
    • Serving or used in place of another: Describes something that can be used as a substitute or replacement.

  2. Noun:

    • One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen: Refers to one of two or more available possibilities or courses of action.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She leads an alternative lifestyle, living off the grid. (Here, 'alternative' describes a lifestyle that is unconventional.)
    • We are faced with alternative possibilities: agree or walk away. (Here, 'alternative' describes mutually exclusive choices.)
    • Do you have an alternative route to suggest? (Here, 'alternative' describes a possible substitute.)

  • Noun:

    • If the train is late, our only alternative is to take a taxi. (Here, 'alternative' is the other available option.)
    • We have two alternatives: start now or wait until tomorrow. (Here, 'alternative' refers to one of the possible choices.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Alternative energy": Energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment, such as solar or wind power.

    • The country is investing heavily in alternative energy.

  • "Alternative medicine": Medical treatments that are not part of conventional Western medicine, such as acupuncture or herbalism.

    • Some patients seek relief through alternative medicine.
Variants and Related Words

  • Alternate (verb/adjective): To occur or cause to occur by turns; every other. (Note: 'Alternate' is often confused with 'alternative'. 'Alternate' typically implies taking turns, while 'alternative' implies a choice between options.)

    • The meetings are held on alternate Tuesdays. (Adjective)
    • We alternate between hope and despair. (Verb)

  • Alternatively (adverb): Used to introduce a different or second possibility.

    • We can go by train. Alternatively, we could drive.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Unconventional, different, substitute, other, backup.
  • Noun: Option, choice, selection, recourse, substitute.
Related Phrases

  • "Have no alternative but to...": To be forced to do a particular thing because there is no other possibility.

    • I had no alternative but to report the incident.

  • "Consider the alternatives": To think about the other available options.

    • Before you decide, you should carefully consider the alternatives.
Idioms
  • "There is no alternative (TINA)": A phrase suggesting that a particular course of action is the only feasible one.
    • The manager argued that layoffs were unfortunate, but there was no alternative.
alternative

An artist chooses an alternative path through the forest.

Adjective
  1. pertaining to unconventional choices
    • an alternative life style
  2. necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
    • alternative possibilities were neutrality or war
  3. serving or used in place of another
    • an alternative plan
Noun
  1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    • what option did I have?
    • there no other alternative
    • my only choice is to refuse

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