Idiom idiom
alternative to sth
Meaning
another choice or a different way of doing something when you do not want the first option.
Examples
“Walking is a healthy alternative to driving.”
“The train was cancelled, so we looked for an alternative to get home on time.”
“The committee debated the proposal at length before finally identifying a viable alternative to the current policy that would satisfy all stakeholders.”
Last updated April 22, 2026