alternative
Meaning
An alternative option is a different choice that you can use instead of the usual one.
💡 Don't confuse "alternative" with "substitute"; an alternative is a different option, while a substitute replaces something.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
planned
to
take
the
bus
to
work
,
but
when
I
saw
it
was
delayed
I
needed
an
alternative
plan
.
I
put
on
my
raincoat
and
decided
to
walk
to
the
next
bus
stop
.
The
walk
was
slow
because
the
streets
were
wet
,
but
I
enjoyed
the
calm
morning
.
When
I
arrived
,
the
bus
was
coming
and
I
was
glad
I
had
left
a
little
earlier
.
I
think
it
is
useful
to
have
another
option
when
plans
change
.
Common Phrases
alternative energy
alternative medicine
alternative solution
Synonyms
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