Alternative and Mode

Alternative

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

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

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Alternative and mode are semantically related in option topic. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead a noun "Mode".

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

preferred	preferred alternative	preferred mode
old	old alternative	old mode
standard	standard alternative	standard mode
proper	proper alternative	proper mode
Other adjectives: popular, actual, real, evil, main, traditional, official, available, realistic, optional.

Plus, using the disruptor will highlight enemy equipment, providing an alternative to Detective mode for encounters with the DM trackers.

Source: Game Breaker / Batman: Arkham Series
In story mode, quite a few characters survive the battles against other characters (indeed, some of the alternative plot lines can only be accessed by losing certain battles).

Source: Set Swords to Stun
Deader Than Dead: An alternative to the traditional once-and-done hardcore mode is to lose 5 vitality every time you die.

Source: Video Game / Dins Curse

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