alternative
gb/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/ us/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1900
alternatíva, lehetőség, alternatív
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
1
alternatíva
B2
lehetőség
A2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alternative' with 'alternate'. 'Alternative' is a choice; 'alternate' often means 'every other'.
ਅਰਥ
one of two or more options
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
viable alternative
|better alternative
|alternative option
|alternative solution
|alternative approach
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
option (A general term for something that can be chosen; very close in meaning but slightly broader.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
requirement (Implies something that must be done or chosen, leaving no other choices.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Something you can choose instead of something else.
One of two or more available possibilities or courses of action.
B1
2
alternatív
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'alternate' instead of 'alternative' when describing a different choice. 'Alternate' usually means 'every second' or 'taking turns'.
ਅਰਥ
offering a different option
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
alternative energy
|alternative medicine
|alternative lifestyle
|alternative route
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
different (General term for not the same, but less specific about being a choice.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mainstream (Refers to the usual or widely accepted option rather than a different one.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|lifestyle
|innovation
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
non-mainstream in culture or style
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
alternative music
|alternative fashion
|alternative scene
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nonconventional (Not following traditional norms; more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
conventional (Following established norms and mainstream culture.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
culture
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Different from normal culture, often in music, art, or lifestyle.
Relating to cultural, artistic, or lifestyle choices that differ from or challenge mainstream norms.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
alternative
IPA
GB/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
US/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
al - tern - at - ive (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tern)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: alternative
Noun
- Base: alternative
- Plural: alternatives
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
alternatives
noun
Core family
alternatively
adverb B2
Related words
alternate
verb B2
alternation
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
alternative to
1/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv tə/
fixed phrase
a different thing instead of another
Something you can use or do instead of something else.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Cycling is a viable alternative to driving in the city.
- Online learning is now a viable alternative to classroom study.