alternatives

word · lemma: alternative

Definition

Other choices or options that you can use or do instead of something else.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used as a plural noun: 'alternatives to', 'no alternatives'. Common in formal and informal contexts. Sometimes 'option' can be a synonym, but 'alternative' emphasizes a different or substitute possibility.

Spanish: alternativas - opciones Portuguese (BR): alternativas - opções Portuguese (PT): alternativas - opções Chinese (Simplified): 替代方案 - 替代选择 Chinese (Traditional): 替代方案 - 替代選擇 Hindi: विकल्प Arabic: بدائل Bengali: বিকল্পসমূহ Russian: альтернативы - варианты (альтернатива)Japanese: 代案 - 代替案 - 選択肢 Vietnamese: phương án thay thế - lựa chọn thay thế Korean: 대안 - 대체방안 Turkish: alternatifler - seçenekler (alternatif)Urdu: متبادل Indonesian: alternatif - pilihan lain

Example Sentences

We need to find some alternatives to plastic bags.

basic

There are many alternatives to taking the bus.

basic

Do you have any alternatives for dinner tonight?

basic

If you don't like coffee, there are plenty of alternatives like tea or juice.

natural

We're looking for alternatives since the main road is closed.

natural

She considered several alternatives before making her final decision.

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