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alternative
adjective(al-ter-na-tive)
serving or used in place of another
Synonyms: alternate, substitute,
Examples:
An alternative plan.
alternative
noun(al-ter-na-tive)
one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
Synonyms: choice, option,
Examples:
There is no other alternative.
alternative
adjective(al-ter-na-tive)
necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
Examples:
Alternative possibilities were neutrality or war.
alternative
adjective(al-ter-na-tive)
pertaining to unconventional choices
Examples:
An alternative life style.

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