Alternative
Definition of alternative:
part of speech: noun
Something that must be done, taken, etc., instead of something else: a choice between two things.
part of speech: noun
Affording a choice.
part of speech: adverb
Alternatively.
part of speech: adjective
Giving the choice of two things.
part of speech: adjective
Offering a choice of two things.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for alternative:
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" They who knew, but would not tell, left her one alternative
"The Red Conspiracy", Joseph J. Mereto. -
I would pause for a moment further to ask people to think a little on this: suppose she had, as well she might with her history, and as some of her sons both at home and in America have wanted her to do, chosen a different alternative
"The Irish at the Front", Michael MacDonagh. -
Charlie Bryant had no alternative
"The Law-Breakers", Ridgwell Cullum. -
For my part, I have no alternative theory to offer.
"The Problem of China", Bertrand Russell.