American Dictionary
Definition alternative in American English
alternative
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɔlˈtɜrnətɪv/
Example
Alternative ways of getting there will be investigated.
Synonyms and related words
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not traditional
Example
an alternative lifestyle
Example
Electricity companies were criticized for failing to develop alternative energy sources.
