Alternative and Device

Alternative

Alternative noun - The power, right, or opportunity to choose.

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Device and alternative are semantically related in recourse topic. In some cases you can use "Device" instead a noun "Alternative".

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

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Alternative and device are semantically related in recourse topic. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead a noun "Device".

old	old alternative	old device
good	good alternative	good device
common	common alternative	common device
standard	standard alternative	standard device
Other adjectives: popular, actual, great, dangerous, evil, main, new, handy.

The smart alternative to sucking the venom out with your mouth is to use a device called an extractor.

Source: Suck Out the Poison
Toilet Humour: At the very beginning Peabody's alternative energy device is shown to be cow farts.

Source: Western Animation / Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Many explanations have been given for this, from looking into alternative timelines/dimensions, to being a tank tracking device, to being aware of the 4th wall and looking at the viewers.

Source: Ensemble Darkhorse / Anime

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Alternative & Device. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/alternative/device>.

Device or Alternative. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/alternative/device.

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