alternative — one of two or more available possibilities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of two or more available possibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
Korean meaning: 대안, 선택지
Korean pronunciation: 올-터-너-티브 (강세: 터)
Example Sentences
- When the elevator broke down, taking the stairs was the only alternative.
- My alternative to doing homework was pretending to be sick, but mom saw right through it.
- The school offers alternative classes for students who learn differently.
alternative
NOUN//ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv//
one of two or more available possibilities
a teenage girl stands at the counter pointing back and forth between two different ice cream flavors while holding money in her other hand. The friendly shop worker behind the counter holds two different scoops, one chocolate and one strawberry, waiting patiently for her decision. The girl's eyes move between the two choices as she weighs her options carefully. Her friend standing beside her suggests one flavor while pointing at the display case. someone choosing between two or more available possibilities
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Origin
From Latin 'alternativus', derived from 'alternare' meaning 'to do by turns' or 'to alternate', which comes from 'alternus' (every other, alternate) related to 'alter' (the other of two). The suffix '-ative' indicates a tendency or relation to the root concept.
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“When the elevator broke down, taking the stairs was the only alternative.”
“My alternative to doing homework was pretending to be sick, but mom saw right through it.”
“The school offers alternative classes for students who learn differently.”
“His alternative to buying expensive coffee was learning to make his own terrible coffee at home.”
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