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CEFR A2 · Expressions
an alternative to
/ən ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv tuː/ Headword: alternative 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
An alternative to something means another choice or option instead of that thing. It suggests a different possibility or substitute.
Synonyms
a substitute for
an option for
a replacement for
a different choice
Antonyms
the only option
the original
the standard
Translations
an alternative to in your language
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عربي
بديل لـ يعني خيارًا آخر بدلاً من ذلك الشيء.
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اردو
کسی چیز کا متبادل اس چیز کے بجائے ایک اور انتخاب یا آپشن ہے۔
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हिंदी
किसी चीज़ का विकल्प उस चीज़ के बजाय एक और चुनाव या विकल्प होता है।
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中文
an alternative to 意味着替代某个事物的另一种选择。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
This means a different choice. You can pick this instead of something else. It's another way to do it.
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Memory TipRemember 'alternative' sounds like 'another way'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Online learning is an alternative to (another choice) traditional classroom education.
For many people, cycling is an alternative to (another option) driving a car to work.
If you don't like coffee, tea is a good alternative to (different choice) it in the morning.
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