alternative

Definition

  • adjective: offering or expressing a choice
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: disjunctive, alternate, reciprocal

Examples

  • We've been looking for 'alternatives to' the usual treatment, but it seems there are few options.

  • They left me no 'alternative' but to call the police. [=I had to call the police]

  • We could meet at the library or, 'alternatively', we could all meet at my house.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) see it undone tonight. Let's just say, my eyes see in a new way. But your local sheriff here? He doesn't know that. So allow me to be the alternative to your husband. The alternative that scares them so much they turn to Dr. King in refuge. Let my being here, Mrs. King, represent the factions (..)
    2014 Selma