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What is another word for Alternatively? – 154 Alternatively Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    on the other hand instead in place of as an alternative otherwise in lieu of alternatively moreover additionally substitutively replaceably interchangeably reciprocally conversely inversely contrastingly differently separately distinctly uniquely unusually exceptionally extraordinarily optionally preferably desirably advantageously beneficially profitably gainfully favorably luckily fortuitously happily fortunately providentially

    Meaning of Alternatively

    The primary meaning of the word "Alternatively" is to propose or consider something as a possible substitute or option.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a choice between two or more possibilities
    • Used to suggest another possibility or option
    • Used to introduce a contrasting idea or option

    Etymology of Alternatively

    The word "Alternatively" originates from the Latin words "alter" meaning "other" and the suffix "-native" which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or condition
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to indicate a choice or option between two or more things

    Example Uses

    • We could go to the beach, or alternatively, we could go to the park
    • The company will offer a refund, or alternatively, a replacement product
    • She wanted to study medicine, but alternatively, she considered studying law

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    necessarily inevitably unavoidably inescapably obligatorily compulsorily mandatorily requiredly essentially fundamentally basically principally primarily chiefly mainly mostly usually normally typically naturally expectedly predictably obviously clearly evidently undoubtedly certainly surely definitely absolutely

    Related Nouns

    option choice alternative substitute replacement possibility possibility selection preference desire wish need requirement necessity obligation duty responsibility decision judgment verdict sentence proposal suggestion recommendation advice guidance direction instruction

    Related Verbs

    choose select prefer desire wish need require obligate compel mandate propose suggest recommend advise guide direct instruct decide judge verdict propose offer provide present introduce suggest recommend

    Related Adjectives

    optional alternative substitute replacement possible preferable desirable necessary obligatory compulsory mandatory required essential fundamental basic principal primary chief main usual normal typical natural expected predictable obvious clear evident undeniable certain sure definite absolute