Alternative Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Alternative

Meaning 1 : serving or used in place of another

    Example : an alternative plan

    Synonyms : alternate,  substitute
Meaning 2 : one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

    Example : there is no other alternative

    Synonyms : choice,  option
Meaning 3 : necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

    Example : alternative possibilities were neutrality or war

Meaning 4 : pertaining to unconventional choices

    Example : an alternative life style