alternative

/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/adj
Middle School
1

Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

2

Presenting two or more alternatives.

3

Other; different from something else.

4

Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.

5

Alternate, reciprocal.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

#obsolete