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alternative*/*/
[ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv] noun [C] I
something that you can choose to do instead of something else
There was no alternative – we had to close the bridge.[/ex]
II
adj
alternative */*/[ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv]
1) able to be used or done instead of something else
We are now looking for an alternative method.[/ex]
2) not traditional, or not done in the usual way
an alternative lifestyle[/ex]

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