Alternatively

/ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪvli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

used to introduce a suggestion or alternative option.

We could go to the beach; alternatively, we could stay home and watch a movie.

in a different way.

You can paint the wall blue; alternatively, you could choose a softer shade like light gray.

as another option.

The train is delayed; alternatively, you might want to consider taking a bus.

in place of something else.

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

kind of like saying 'or'

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

suggesting a second choice

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