alternative
/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
al · ter · na · tive
/ɔːl · ˈtɜːr · nə · tɪv/
English Definition
n./adj. choice; another option
Significado en Español
alternativa, opción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thay thế, lựa chọn
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Example Sentence
There is no alternative solution.
没有其他解决办法。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
alter(change)+native(root)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “alternative”: The teacher presented the students with an alternative to the traditional book report.
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A
option
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B
construct
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C
topic
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D
distraction
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A — option.
“alternative” means n./adj. choice; another option
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The bridge was closed, so we took an ______ route around the lake.
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A
unpaved
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B
easier
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C
older
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D
alternative
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D — alternative.
“alternative” means n./adj. choice; another option
Common questions about “alternative”
What does “alternative” mean?
alternative — n./adj. choice; another option. In Chinese: 替代，选择.
How do you pronounce “alternative”?
alternative is pronounced /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: al · ter · na · tive.
How do you use “alternative” in a sentence?
There is no alternative solution. (没有其他解决办法。)
What are synonyms for “alternative”?
option, choice — all close in meaning to alternative (n./adj. choice; another option).
Is “alternative” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. alternative appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “alternative”?
alter(change)+native(root)
