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'alternative' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'alternative' with 20 example sentences.


alternative adjective

: serving or used in place of another

: necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

: pertaining to unconventional choices

alternative noun

: one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen


  • Don't include multiple alternative words inside the same sentence.
  • This is the cheaper alternative.
  • Remember that you can add an alternative translation if you like.
  • They had no alternative energy sources.
  • This is the only alternative.
  • Why is alternative energy important?
  • The Alternative for Germany is a new political party in Germany.
  • Could you suggest an alternative date?
  • They had no alternative but to retreat.
  • Ageing isn't good, but the alternative is no better.
  • We have no alternative but to work.
  • Did you consider other alternatives?
  • Do you have any alternatives to the plan?
  • I had no alternative but to document the war crimes.
  • My insurance will not cover any kind of alternative medicine.
  • We adopted an alternative method.
  • We have given careful thought to both alternatives.
  • I don't think you'll like the alternative.
  • We are trapped in an alternative reality.
  • We have the alternative of death and submission.
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