alternatively
adverb
- (introduces an option/possibility to something mentioned)
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.
- 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.”
- Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities.