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alternativelyas another option; instead

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: as another option; instead

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/

Korean meaning: 대안으로, 대신에

Korean pronunciation: 올**터**너티블리

Example Sentences

  • You can order pizza, or alternatively, I could cook my famous instant noodles.
  • We could study for the exam, or alternatively, just pray for a miracle.
  • The meeting can be held in the conference room, or alternatively, in the café downstairs.

alternatively

ADVERB

//ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli//

as another option; instead

alternatively concept
💡 Concept

as another option; instead

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/

🌳Etymology

Rootalter
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'alternare' meaning 'to do by turns,' combined with the suffix '-ative' (indicating a tendency or function) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'alternare' comes from 'alternus,' meaning 'every other' or 'alternate.'

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🎵Rhyme

nativelyrelativelycreatively
natively
relatively
creatively

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

You can order pizza, or alternatively, I could cook my famous instant noodles.

😄 Fun example

We could study for the exam, or alternatively, just pray for a miracle.

The meeting can be held in the conference room, or alternatively, in the café downstairs.

😄 Fun example

You could wake up early to exercise, or alternatively, just dream about being fit.

The project can be completed by Friday, or alternatively, we need to request an extension.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

insteadotherwiseratherconversely

Antonyms

similarlylikewise

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