What’s the meaning of alternative?

“Alternative” is a noun that means “another possibility” and an adjective that means “related to another possibility” or “nontraditional.”

For example:

  • Biking is an alternative to driving.
  • There are alternative solutions to explore.
  • She loves alternative rock music.

A few synonyms for alternative are “option,” “choice,” “alternate,” “different,” “unconventional,” and “nonconformist.”

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