Vocafy - یادگیری مؤثر زبان Vocafy - یادگیری مؤثر زبان
انگلیسی

alternative

gb/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/ us/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 1900
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B1 entity
1

one of two or more options

Something you can choose instead of something else.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is an alternative to [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alternative' with 'alternate'. 'Alternative' is a choice; 'alternate' often means 'every other'.
هم‌معنی‌ها
option (A general term for something that can be chosen; very close in meaning but slightly broader.)
متضادها
requirement (Implies something that must be done or chosen, leaving no other choices.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
viable alternative |better alternative |alternative option |alternative solution |alternative approach
موضوع‌ها
decision-making |daily life |business |core_vocabulary |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • We need to find an alternative to plastic packaging.
  • If the train is late, taking a bus is a good alternative.
  • The teacher offered several alternatives for the final project.
  • Walking is a healthy alternative to driving.
  • There is no real alternative to hard work.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I have two alternatives for lunch.
  • The bus is an alternative to the train.
  • We need an alternative plan.
  • This book is a good alternative to TV.
  • She gave me three alternatives.
adjective B1 property
2

offering a different option

Different from the usual thing; another choice.

الگوی کاربرد: alternative [plan/method/source/etc.]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use 'alternate' instead of 'alternative' when describing a different choice. 'Alternate' usually means 'every second' or 'taking turns'.
هم‌معنی‌ها
different (General term for not the same, but less specific about being a choice.)
متضادها
mainstream (Refers to the usual or widely accepted option rather than a different one.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
alternative energy |alternative medicine |alternative lifestyle |alternative route
موضوع‌ها
daily life |lifestyle |innovation |core_vocabulary |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • We should consider alternative sources of income.
  • Many people are turning to alternative medicine.
  • The committee discussed alternative strategies for growth.
  • He lives an alternative lifestyle in the countryside.
  • An alternative route will save us time.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • We need an alternative plan for the trip.
  • Alternative energy can help the planet.
  • She uses alternative medicine for her health.
  • This road is an alternative route to the city.
  • They chose an alternative way to solve the problem.
adjective B2 property
3

non-mainstream in culture or style

Different from normal culture, often in music, art, or lifestyle.

الگوی کاربرد: alternative [music/fashion/lifestyle/etc.]
هم‌معنی‌ها
nonconventional (Not following traditional norms; more formal.)
متضادها
conventional (Following established norms and mainstream culture.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
alternative music |alternative fashion |alternative scene
موضوع‌ها
culture |arts |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • She prefers alternative music over pop.
  • The festival celebrates alternative art and performance.
  • He became part of the local alternative scene in college.
  • Alternative fashion often challenges traditional styles.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I like alternative music.
  • He wears alternative clothes.
  • She enjoys alternative art.
  • This club plays alternative songs.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
alternative
IPA
GB/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
US/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
هجاها و تکیه
al - tern - at - ive (۴ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tern)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: alternative
Noun
  • Base: alternative
  • Plural: alternatives
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
alternatives noun
Core family
alternatively adverb B2
Related words
alternate verb B2 alternation noun
عبارت‌ها

alternative to

1
/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv tə/
fixed phrase

a different thing instead of another

Something you can use or do instead of something else.

نمونه‌ها
  • Public transport is a good alternative to driving.
  • Soy milk is an alternative to cow's milk.

no alternative

1
/nˈoʊ ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
fixed phrase

no other possible choice exists

There is nothing else you can choose or do.

نمونه‌ها
  • We had no alternative but to cancel the trip.
  • They left because they felt they had no alternative.

viable alternative

1
/vˈaɪəbəl ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
fixed phrase

a practical and possible different choice

A choice that can work well instead of another one.

نمونه‌ها
  • Cycling is a viable alternative to driving in the city.
  • Online learning is now a viable alternative to classroom study.
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