2alternative noun
plural alternatives [count] : something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option
▪ We decided to leave since our only other alternative was to wait in the rain. ▪ They left me no alternative but to call the police. [=I had to call the police] ▪ I was offered no alternative. ▪ The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives. — often + to ▪ We've been looking for alternatives to the usual treatment, but it seems there are few options.
▪ We decided to leave since our only other alternative was to wait in the rain. ▪ They left me no alternative but to call the police. [=I had to call the police] ▪ I was offered no alternative. ▪ The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives. — often + to ▪ We've been looking for alternatives to the usual treatment, but it seems there are few options.
