Alternative meaning in English

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Definition

an alternative: another option or possibility noun
We have no other alternative than to sell to them at half price.
alternative: unusual, innovative, different adjective
an alternative lifestyle

Examples

  • "Communications and Management, minor in alternative psychology"
  • "Brian : We're going to take an alternative route, sir."
  • "Oléré practiced alternative medicine in the heart of the Amazon, and used herbs and plants from the rainforest for holistic purposes."
  • "I don't see any other alternative."
  • "The question is whether we will continue to exploit cheap and potentially illegal labor, or whether we should explore more expensive, but more ethical alternatives."
  • "My experience includes an intensive six-month training course in alternative psychology, and a brief seminar in clowning techniques."
  • "Alternative Culture Center, 842 Mission Street"
  • "Suggested Alternative"
  • "There are plenty of other alternatives."
  • "Oléré practiced alternative medicine using herbs and plants from the rainforest."
  • "Strategically, I must advise that we pursue a legitimate alternative to sweatshops and slave labor."
  • "I've got an alternative meaning for GDP, and this room is full of them: genuinely disgusting people!"
  • "Bruno : Actually we already have an office in Sydney which I want to expand, but Glenn tells me that New Zealand is a viable alternative."
  • "Everyone agrees that flashlights are the number one alternative to lamps and lights."
  • "Here is a non-exhaustive list of terms which will no longer be tolerated, as well as suggested alternatives."

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