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al·ter·na·tive

alternative

 
 
pronunciation:
awl tuhr n tihv
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: one of two or more choices.
Our two alternatives are walking or taking a taxi.
similar words:
choice, selection
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: different in a way that gives you a choice.
Paying by credit card and paying in cash are alternative ways to pay for something.
derivation: alternatively (adv.)
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