alternative
alternative
nounDefinition of ALTERNATIVE
the power, right, or opportunity to choose <there's no alternative: we must cross the stream to reach our destination>
Synonyms alternative, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, way
Related Words determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity
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