English dictionary
alternative
adjectivePronunciation
ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
adjective
- pertaining to unconventional choices
adjective
- serving or used in place of another
noun
- one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
Example sentences
alternative possibilities were neutrality or war
an alternative life style
an alternative plan
what option did I have?
there is no other alternative
my only choice is to refuse