CEFR B2

alternatively

adverb

Meaning

Used to introduce a different possibility or choice.

Examples

You can pay by credit card; alternatively, we accept cash at the register.
We could meet at the cafe, or alternatively, come to my office.

Synonyms: or, else, instead, conversely

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alternatively (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/

Definition

Used to introduce a different possibility or choice.

Examples

You can pay by credit card; alternatively, we accept cash at the register.
We could meet at the cafe, or alternatively, come to my office.
The software can be installed automatically, or alternatively, you can configure the settings manually.

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