ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Alternatively

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Alternatively is an adverb meaning in an alternative way.

Meaning

in an alternative way.

More Meanings

  1. (conjunctive) Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities.

Example Sentences

Thus, we are creating a new class struggle between those who live within the social system and those who are marginalized or wish to live alternatively.
Observers should keep in mind that these efforts at living alternatively are not easily undertaken; indeed, if they were, more people would be doing what they do.
Most people living alternatively have strong pro-environmental values and, unlike many 'greens' in mainstream society, are generally able to apply their values in day-to-day life.
Devising obviously asks for what we understand as general creativity, like the ability to take an initiative, to invent, to think alternatively, to associate interestingly, to create metaphors and images.

Synonyms for alternatively

Depending on context, synonyms include instead.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include instead, otherwise, secondarily, else, secondly, meanwhile.

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