Synonyms for alternative

Other words for “alternative”, grouped by meaning.

We found 7 synonyms for “alternative”. The most common are option, choice, alternate, substitute, secondary.

noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

Synonymsoptionchoice

adjective serving or used in place of another

Similarsecondary

adjective necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

adjective pertaining to unconventional choices

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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