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What is another word for Alternative? – 175 Alternative Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    option substitute replacement surrogate proxy backup reserve auxiliary secondary supplemental extra additional alternate choice selection preference possibility variation modification deviation exception anomaly abnormality irregularity nonconformity dissent opposition contrast difference distinction otherness novelty innovation improvisation revision amendment correction adjustment substitution interchange switch trade exchange reciprocity mutualism compromise mediation arbitration negotiation reconciliation settlement resolution.

    Meaning of Alternative

    A choice or option that is available instead of something else.

    Definitions

    • A different or nonconventional approach to something.
    • A substitute or replacement for something.
    • A variation or modification of something.
    • A possibility or option that is available in addition to something else.

    Example Uses

    • The company offered an alternative solution to the problem.
    • She considered alternative methods of transportation.
    • The alternative energy source was more expensive than traditional sources.
    • The band's alternative sound was a departure from their previous work.
    • The teacher offered alternative assignments for students who were struggling.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    mainstream conventional traditional standard usual normal ordinary typical familiar customary established orthodox conservative primary principal original authentic genuine real actual main central core essential fundamental intrinsic inherent.

    Related Nouns

    option choice substitute replacement alternative variant variation modification deviation exception anomaly irregularity nonconformity dissent opposition contrast difference distinction otherness novelty innovation improvisation revision amendment correction adjustment substitution interchange switch trade exchange.

    Related Verbs

    choose select opt substitute replace alternate vary modify deviate differ contrast distinguish innovate improvise revise amend correct adjust substitute interchange switch trade exchange reciprocate mediate arbitrate negotiate reconcile settle resolve.

    Related Adjectives

    alternative optional substitute replacement different nonconventional unconventional unusual abnormal irregular exceptional anomalous dissenting oppositional contrasting distinct novel innovative improvisational revised amended corrected adjusted substituted interchanged switched traded exchanged reciprocal mediating arbitral negotiating reconciliatory settling resolute.