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Italy is definitely where I feel most at home, or alternatively, living in total wilderness, in the bush in Australia.
Noah Taylor

Meaning of "alternatively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALTERNATIVELY

alternatively  [ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALTERNATIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alternatively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES ALTERNATIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of alternatively in the English dictionary

The definition of alternatively in the dictionary is as an alternative course.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALTERNATIVELY


collaboratively
kəˈlæbərətɪvlɪ
comparatively
kəmˈpærətɪvlɪ
cumulatively
ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvlɪ
denominatively
dɪˈnɒmɪnətɪvlɪ
determinatively
dɪˈtɜːmɪnətɪvlɪ
discriminatively
dɪsˈkrɪmɪnətɪvlɪ
explanatively
ɪkˈsplænətɪvlɪ
imaginatively
ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvlɪ
lenitively
ˈlɛnətɪvlɪ
negatively
ˈneɡətɪvlɪ
nominatively
ˈnɒmɪnətɪvlɪ
opinionatively
əˈpɪnjənətɪvlɪ
originatively
əˈrɪdʒɪnətɪvlɪ
qualitatively
ˈkwɒlɪtətɪvlɪ
quantitatively
ˈkwɒntɪtətɪvlɪ
relatively
ˈrɛlətɪvlɪ
ruminatively
ˈruːmɪnətɪvlɪ
tentatively
ˈtɛntətɪvlɪ
terminatively
ˈtɜːmɪnətɪvlɪ
unimaginatively
ˌʌnɪˈmædʒnətɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALTERNATIVELY

alternately
alternatim
alternating
alternating current
alternating-gradient focusing
alternation
alternation of generations
alternative
alternative comedian
alternative comedy
alternative curriculum
alternative energy
alternative history
alternative hypothesis
Alternative Investment Market
alternative medicine
alternative technology
Alternative Vote
alternativeness
alternator

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALTERNATIVELY

actively
aggressively
collectively
competitively
comprehensively
creatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
inductively
intuitively
lively
lovely
massively
objectively
positively
progressively
respectively
selectively
successively

Synonyms and antonyms of alternatively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ALTERNATIVELY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «alternatively» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of alternatively

Translation of «alternatively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALTERNATIVELY

Find out the translation of alternatively to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alternatively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alternatively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

作为选择
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

opcionalmente
570 millions of speakers

English

alternatively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैकल्पिक रूप से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بِالتَبَادُل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

альтернативно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alternativamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অন্যথায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alternativement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alternatifnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ersatzweise
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

代わりに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교대로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Utawa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một cách khác
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இதற்கு மாற்றாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वैकल्पिकरित्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alternatif olarak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alternativamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alternatywnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

інакше
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alternativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εναλλακτικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Alternatiewelik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alternativt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alternativt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alternatively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERNATIVELY»

The term «alternatively» is very widely used and occupies the 10.958 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERNATIVELY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «alternatively» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «alternatively» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alternatively

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QUOTES WITH «ALTERNATIVELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alternatively.
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Noah Taylor
Italy is definitely where I feel most at home, or alternatively, living in total wilderness, in the bush in Australia.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTERNATIVELY»

Discover the use of alternatively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alternatively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Case Study of Second-career Alternatively Certified ...
This multiple case study examined second-career lateral entry middle school science teachers to see what research and educational experiences and understanding of nature of science they bring to their classroom practices.
Judith Richards McDonald, 2007
2
Biblical Studies Alternatively: An Introductory Reader
Features of "Biblical Studies Alternatively: " Thematic approach--Introduces the Bible as a cultural artifact of multiple meanings.
Susanne Scholz, 2002
3
Analysis of Retention Rates of Alternatively Certified ...
The design of this study used quantitative research.
Suzy Hardie, 2007
4
An Exploration of Alternatively Certified Health Occupation ...
This study indicated that a positive and supportive school climate was suggestive of a successful teaching experience.
Nancy S. Hill, 2008
5
Classroom Management: Alternatively Prepared Teachers and ...
Based upon their prior experience and coursework, the alternatively prepared participants in this study began their student teaching with beliefs regarding effective classroom management, but only a small number indicated an understanding ...
Jill LaVerne Fairbanks Muir, 2007
6
Teacher Confidence in Skills: A Comparison of Traditionally ...
the rates of confidence of traditionally trained teachers versus alternatively certified teachers. Empirical findings show that there are differences in the levels of confidence of traditionally trained teachers versus alternatively certified teachers.
Tom C. Hernandez, 2008
7
Computational, Comparative and Stochastic Modeling ...
Here I provide my modest attempt at following these three principles in the analysis of the evolution of alternatively spliced exons. Throughout the dissertation, I give relevant references to the current state-of- the-art in alternative splicing ...
Alexander V. Alekseyenko, 2008
8
Principals' and Alternatively Certified Teachers' ...
The research about ACTs' prior backgrounds was limited, which made this aspect of ACPs a salient topic for further research.
Nesa Gail Sasser, 2007
9
Heart Diseases: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
“Humectant Component “An embodiment of the composition of the present invention can comprise a humectant component, which comprises at least about 0.001%, alternatively from about 0.001% to about 20%, alternatively from about ...
‎2013
10
Characterization of Alternatively Spliced Human Tissue ...
High levels of Tissue Factor (TF), a coagulation activator, are seen in many types of cancer and have been linked to increased tumor growth, progression of cancer to metastatic disease, and an increase in cancer-related thrombotic ...
Jennifer E. Hobbs, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTERNATIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alternatively is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Crude Oil, SPX 500 Drop to 3-Month Lows in Greece Vote Aftermath
Alternatively, a move below the 50% Fib at 11937 opens the door for a ... Alternatively, a move above the 23.6% Fib at 2069.50 targets the ... «DailyFX, Jul 15»
2
Markets brace for volatility as analysts watch fresh Greece talks
Alternatively, it could keep the line capped at current levels, maintaining the impasse while, hopefully, new talks start. The drastic step of cutting ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
3
New car sales race to record 1.3m
The SMMT also reported a strong surge in demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles last month. Fleet registrations continue to drive the growth ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Pension freedoms danger: the essential changes you need to make …
Alternatively, if you are happy to get more involved in managing your retirement savings, you could opt for a self-invested personal pension ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Hunt for man accused of sexual assault in Lancaster
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org. Dynamic Dart Advertisement ... «Lancaster Today, Jul 15»
6
Man given ASBO for anti-social and criminal behaviour over the last …
... people are asked to contact police in Ealing on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. GetWestLondon ... «getwestlondon, Jul 15»
7
Beetroot fritters with goat's cheese cream
... sour cream and half the lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy (alternatively, use a stick blender or food processor). «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
Why China's Stock Markets Matter
Alternatively, Beijing could try to compel banks to hang onto the surge in savings rather than expanding lending. This would realistically be ... «STRATFOR, Jul 15»
9
Motorcyclist dies after crash
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org. Dynamic Dart Advertisement ... «Pendle Today, Jul 15»
10
Poole schoolboy and his dog foil "machete-wielding" suspect who …
Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply. Share article. A British ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jul 15»

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