ENGLISH
REFERENCE

alternative to sth

idiom
Meaning

another choice or a different way of doing something when you do not want the first option.


Examples
SIMPLE

Walking is a healthy alternative to driving.

CONTEXTUAL

The train was cancelled, so we looked for an alternative to get home on time.

COMPLEX

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