Alternative
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
US
/ɑːlˈtɝː.nə.t̬ɪv/
Definition
(n) – Something that can be chosen instead of another.
(adj) – Offering a different approach, method, or style.
(adj) – Offering a different approach, method, or style.
Example
"(n) : We have two alternatives: stay home or go out."
"(adj) : She prefers alternative medicine instead of conventional treatment."
"(adj) : They chose an alternative route to avoid traffic on the highway."
Explanation
“Alternative” means another choice or option when the usual or first one isn’t possible, suitable, or wanted. It gives you a different way of doing or thinking about something. For example, if the main road is closed, you take an alternative route. The word can be used for anything — a plan, solution, product, or lifestyle. It also describes things that are different from the normal or traditional, like alternative music, medicine, or education. It’s about having more than one possibility and choosing what works best for the situation.