Synonyms of alternatively

alternatively

adverb

as in alternately

in place of another option

We could go out for dinner or, alternatively, we could get takeout.

Related Words

• alternately
• rather
• instead
• otherwise
• first
• in lieu
• on the other hand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alternatively

Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

For individuals whose symptoms persist despite medication, surgery may alternatively offer significant relief. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

While proper care and a regular cleaning schedule can help extend a mattress’s lifespan, there are some common everyday habits that can, alternatively, shorten it. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Some also — or alternatively — include a steak knife set. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

The other three acres are rented out to a local farmer for soybeans and field corn alternatively. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

Hull the strawberries by inserting a paring knife into the stem end and twisting (alternatively, slice off the top to remove the stem). — Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026

Ho’s family is from Toisan, alternatively spelled as Taishan or Hoisan. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Prepare to be dazzled by the destination's stunningly clear waters, which are great for boating, swimming, or paddling; alternatively, post up by one of the pristine beaches. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026