alternative

//ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv//
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Noun

alternativesPlural
1

One of two or more available possibilities or choices.

We need to consider all the alternatives before making a decision.

2

A thing that may be chosen instead of something else.

If this plan doesn't work, we need to have an alternative.

Adjective

1

Available as another possibility or choice.

We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic.

2

Different from the usual or conventional; not traditional or mainstream.

She listens to alternative music that most people haven't heard of.

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