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CEFR A1 · Phrases
alternative to
Headword: alternative 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
An alternative to something is another choice or option that you can have or use instead of the first thing.
Synonyms
option
choice
substitute
replacement
Antonyms
necessity
only option
requirement
Translations
alternative to in your language
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عربي
بديل لشيء ما هو خيار آخر يمكنك الحصول عليه أو استخدامه بدلاً من الشيء الأول.
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اردو
کسی چیز کا متبادل ایک اور انتخاب یا آپشن ہے جسے آپ پہلی چیز کے بجائے استعمال کر سکتے ہیں۔
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हिंदी
किसी चीज़ का विकल्प एक और पसंद या विकल्प है जिसे आप पहली चीज़ के बजाय चुन या उपयोग कर सकते हैं।
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中文
某物的替代品是你可以选择或使用的另一种选择或方案。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means a different choice. You can use this instead of that. It's another way to do something.
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Memory TipRemember 'alternative' sounds like 'another way'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Cycling is a good alternative to (another choice for) driving to work.
This plant-based milk is an alternative to (another choice for) cow's milk.
Online learning is an alternative to (another choice for) traditional classroom education.
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