How to Use "Alternative" with Example Sentences

alternative (adj): different than what is usual

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Used with nouns:

"The doctors are taking an alternative approach to treating her disease."
(approach)

"We are making alternative arrangements in case of an emergency."
(arrangements, plans)

"The movie has an alternative ending."
(ending, conclusion)

"Their alternative lifestyle is not popular with their families."
(lifestyle)

"She is looking into alternative medicine for her disease."
(medicine, treatments, remedies, therapy)

"Do you know an alternative route?"
(route, way)

"Do you have any alternative ideas?"
(ideas, suggestions, solutions)

alternative (n): something you can choose to have or do instead of something else

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Used with adjectives:

"We found an effective alternative to her expensive medication."
(effective, good, cheap, safe)

"The hotel offered us an acceptable alternative to the dirty hotel room."
(acceptable, reasonable, suitable)

"The only clear alternative was to walk home."
(clear, obvious)

"Is there a healthier alternative to meat?"
(healthy)

"What real alternatives do we have?"
(real, serious, practical, available)

Used with verbs:

"We have a few alternatives."
(have)

"They offered us a cheap alternative."
(offered , provided)

"Pharmacists are developing alternatives to expensive medications."
(be + developing, be + making)

"We are seeking an alternative to surgery."
(be + seeking, be + finding)

"Let's consider the alternatives."
(consider, discuss, explore)

"The homeopathic doctor presented an alternative to surgery."
(presented, proposed, suggested)

Used with prepositions:

"Now there is an alternative for people with low income."
(for)

"Is there an alternative to painkillers?"
(to)