alternative
gb/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/ us/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
B1
Anglais
~ 1900
alternatíva, lehetőség, alternatív
NOM
B1
1
alternatíva
B2
lehetőség
A2
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is an alternative to [something]
We need to find an alternative to plastic packaging.
Alternatívát kell találnunk a műanyag csomagolásra.
If the train is late, taking a bus is a good alternative.
Ha késik a vonat, a busz jó alternatíva.
The teacher offered several alternatives for the final project.
Walking is a healthy alternative to driving.
There is no real alternative to hard work.
Exemples pédagogiques
I have two alternatives for lunch.
Ebédre két lehetőségem van.
The bus is an alternative to the train.
A busz egy lehetőség a vonat helyett.
We need an alternative plan.
This book is a good alternative to TV.
She gave me three alternatives.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'alternative' with 'alternate'. 'Alternative' is a choice; 'alternate' often means 'every other'.
Sens
one of two or more options
Collocations
viable alternative
|better alternative
|alternative option
|alternative solution
|alternative approach
Synonymes
option (A general term for something that can be chosen; very close in meaning but slightly broader.)
Antonymes
requirement (Implies something that must be done or chosen, leaving no other choices.)
Thèmes
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Définition
Something you can choose instead of something else.
One of two or more available possibilities or courses of action.
B1
2
alternatív
B2
Schéma d’usage :
alternative [plan/method/source/etc.]
We should consider alternative sources of income.
Érdemes alternatív bevételi forrásokat mérlegelnünk.
Many people are turning to alternative medicine.
Sokan fordulnak az alternatív gyógyászat felé.
The committee discussed alternative strategies for growth.
He lives an alternative lifestyle in the countryside.
An alternative route will save us time.
Exemples pédagogiques
We need an alternative plan for the trip.
Szükségünk van egy alternatív tervre az útra.
Alternative energy can help the planet.
Az alternatív energia segíthet megóvni a bolygót.
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'alternate' instead of 'alternative' when describing a different choice. 'Alternate' usually means 'every second' or 'taking turns'.
Sens
offering a different option
Collocations
alternative energy
|alternative medicine
|alternative lifestyle
|alternative route
Synonymes
different (General term for not the same, but less specific about being a choice.)
Antonymes
mainstream (Refers to the usual or widely accepted option rather than a different one.)
Thèmes
daily life
|lifestyle
|innovation
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Définition
Different from the usual thing; another choice.
Relating to or offering a choice that is different from what is usual or expected.
B2
3
alternatív
B2
Schéma d’usage :
alternative [music/fashion/lifestyle/etc.]
She prefers alternative music over pop.
A popnál jobban szereti az alternatív zenét.
The festival celebrates alternative art and performance.
A fesztivál az alternatív művészetet és performanszokat ünnepli.
He became part of the local alternative scene in college.
Alternative fashion often challenges traditional styles.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like alternative music.
Szeretem az alternatív zenét.
He wears alternative clothes.
Alternatív stílusú ruhákat hord.
She enjoys alternative art.
This club plays alternative songs.
Sens
non-mainstream in culture or style
Collocations
alternative music
|alternative fashion
|alternative scene
Synonymes
nonconventional (Not following traditional norms; more formal.)
Antonymes
conventional (Following established norms and mainstream culture.)
Thèmes
culture
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Different from normal culture, often in music, art, or lifestyle.
Relating to cultural, artistic, or lifestyle choices that differ from or challenge mainstream norms.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
alternative
API
GB/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
US/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
al - tern - at - ive (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tern)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: alternative
Noun
- Base: alternative
- Plural: alternatives
Famille de mots
Forms
alternatives
noun
Core family
alternatively
adverb B2
Related words
alternate
verb B2
alternation
noun
Expressions
alternative to
1/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv tə/
fixed phrase
a different thing instead of another
Something you can use or do instead of something else.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Cycling is a viable alternative to driving in the city.
- Online learning is now a viable alternative to classroom study.