alternative
/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
Meaning
Another choice or option.
One of two or more available possibilities or choices; something that can be chosen instead of something else.
Hindi Meaning
विकल्प
Translations
FR
alternative
DE
Alternative
ES
alternativa
BN
বিকল্প
TE
ప్రత్యామ్నాయం
Examples
We have no alternative but to wait.
Is there a healthier alternative to sugar?
They considered several alternatives.
Word Forms
alternate
alternatively
alternation
Grammar Usage
Often followed by 'to': 'an alternative to something'. Can also be an adjective: 'alternative medicine'.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'alternative' (a choice between options) with 'alternate' (to take turns or a substitute).
Etymology
From Latin 'alternativus', from 'alternare' meaning to do one thing and then the other.
Related Words
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between alternative and alternate? +
Alternative means another choice. Alternate as an adjective means every other (alternate days) or a substitute.