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/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvz/ /ælˈtɜːnətɪvz/

Meanings
noun
A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

Examples :

"If this store doesn't have the blue shirt I want, what are the alternatives? "
possibility situation

Related Words

Illustration remaining

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration possibilities

possibilities noun

/ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlitiz/ /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪlitiz/

The quality of being possible.

"Considering different colleges opened up many new possibilities for her future. "

Illustration listening

listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration exhausted

exhausted verb

/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

Illustration exclusive

exclusive noun

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.

"The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature."

Illustration sourdough

sourdough noun

/ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/

A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.

"My favorite sandwich is made with fresh sourdough bread because I love its tangy flavor. "

Illustration available

available adjective

/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

"We have an available candidate."

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "