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Alternatively

🔄 Synonyms of "Alternatively"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
instead	In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
or else	in place of, or as an alternative to
as an alternative	in place of, or as an alternative to

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Word	Definition
instead	In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
as an alternative	in place of, or as an alternative to
or else	in place of, or as an alternative to
otherwise	(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
secondarily	In a secondary manner or degree.
else	(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
secondly	In the second place.
meanwhile	During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
furthermore	In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
moreover	(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said.
besides	(conjunctive) Also; in addition.
either	(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.
also	(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.
additionally	By way of addition; in addition to; also.
however	(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
though	(conjunctive) Despite that; however.
yet	In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
too	(degree) To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.
differently	(manner) In a different way.
rather	Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

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