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alternatively

adverb

  1. (introduces an option/possibility to something mentioned)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/ / /ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ / /ɑlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin alternātīvusder. Middle French alternatifbor. English alternative Middle English -ly English -ly English alternatively From alternative + -ly.

  1. in an alternative way

    Observers should keep in mind that these efforts at living alternatively are not easily undertaken; indeed, if they were, more people would be doing what they do.

    Thus, we are creating a new class struggle between those who live within the social system and those who are marginalized or wish to live alternatively.

  2. Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities.