alternative
gb/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/ us/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
B1
ఆంగ్లం
~ 1900
alternatíva, lehetőség, alternatív
నామవాచకం
B1
1
alternatíva
B2
lehetőség
A2
వాడుక నమూనా:
[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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alternative' with 'alternate'. 'Alternative' is a choice; 'alternate' often means 'every other'.
అర్థం
one of two or more options
పదకలయికలు
viable alternative
|better alternative
|alternative option
|alternative solution
|alternative approach
పర్యాయపదాలు
option (A general term for something that can be chosen; very close in meaning but slightly broader.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
requirement (Implies something that must be done or chosen, leaving no other choices.)
విషయాలు
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
నిర్వచనం
Something you can choose instead of something else.
One of two or more available possibilities or courses of action.
B1
2
alternatív
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes use 'alternate' instead of 'alternative' when describing a different choice. 'Alternate' usually means 'every second' or 'taking turns'.
అర్థం
offering a different option
పదకలయికలు
alternative energy
|alternative medicine
|alternative lifestyle
|alternative route
పర్యాయపదాలు
different (General term for not the same, but less specific about being a choice.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
mainstream (Refers to the usual or widely accepted option rather than a different one.)
విషయాలు
daily life
|lifestyle
|innovation
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
నిర్వచనం
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
వాడుక నమూనా:
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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
అర్థం
non-mainstream in culture or style
పదకలయికలు
alternative music
|alternative fashion
|alternative scene
పర్యాయపదాలు
nonconventional (Not following traditional norms; more formal.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
conventional (Following established norms and mainstream culture.)
విషయాలు
culture
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
Different from normal culture, often in music, art, or lifestyle.
Relating to cultural, artistic, or lifestyle choices that differ from or challenge mainstream norms.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
alternative
IPA
GB/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
US/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
al - tern - at - ive (4 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tern)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: alternative
Noun
- Base: alternative
- Plural: alternatives
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Forms
alternatives
noun
Core family
alternatively
adverb B2
Related words
alternate
verb B2
alternation
noun
పదప్రయోగాలు
alternative to
1/ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv tə/
fixed phrase
a different thing instead of another
Something you can use or do instead of something else.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Cycling is a viable alternative to driving in the city.
- Online learning is now a viable alternative to classroom study.