Meaning & Definition of word "Alternatively"

Alternatively

/ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪvli/

1. used to introduce a suggestion or alternative option.
- Example: We could go to the beach; alternatively, we could stay home and watch a movie.
2. in a different way.
- Example: You can paint the wall blue; alternatively, you could choose a softer shade like light gray.
3. as another option.
- Example: The train is delayed; alternatively, you might want to consider taking a bus.
4. in place of something else.
- Example: You can use honey as a sweetener; alternatively, agave syrup works well too.

From Latin alternare, meaning 'to interchange, to do by turns.'

take it or leave it:

an ultimatum where one must accept something in its current form or reject it entirely.

on the flip side:

to present an alternative perspective or viewpoint.

alternative:

something that can be chosen instead of another option

alternation:

the act of alternating or the state of being alternated

Meaning: kind of like saying 'or'

Example Sentence: We can hang out at my place, alternatively, we could go to the park.

Meaning: suggesting a second choice

Example Sentence: You can study tonight; alternatively, you could binge-watch that series.