CEFR B2

alternatives

noun

Meaning

Choices or options that are different from something else.

Examples

We need to consider all possible alternatives before making a decision.
The company is exploring alternatives to traditional advertising.

Synonyms: options, choices, possibilities, substitutes, substitutions

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alternatives (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/

Definition

Choices or options that are different from something else.

Examples

We need to consider all possible alternatives before making a decision.
The company is exploring alternatives to traditional advertising.

How to Use alternatives

alternatives to (prepositional phrase): Options that can be used instead of something else. — "Are there any alternatives to plastic packaging?"
alternative energy (collocation): Energy from sources that are cleaner or more sustainable than traditional fossil fuels. — "Solar and wind power are forms of alternative energy."

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