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.

• Are there any alternatives to this expensive software?

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."

Synonyms of alternatives

Words with a similar meaning to alternatives:

• options
• choices
• possibilities
• substitutes
• substitutions

Antonyms of alternatives

Words with the opposite meaning to alternatives:

• necessity
• obligation

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