Alternatively
Alternatively adverb - In place of, or as an alternative to.
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Synonyms for Alternatively
Rather and alternatively are semantically related in by preference topic. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Alternatively".
Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
Usage example: I would rather go to the movies than stay at home
Alternatively and rather are semantically related in preferably topic. You can use "Alternatively" instead an adverb "Rather".
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Related pairs
- first and alternatively
- first and rather
- sooner and alternatively
- sooner and rather
- willingly and alternatively
- willingly and rather
- on the contrary and alternatively
- on the contrary and rather
- conversely and alternatively
- conversely and rather
- oppositely and alternatively
- oppositely and rather
- instead and alternatively
- instead and rather
Both words in one sentence
- Alternatively, prove that you can outdo her with your smarts rather than your strength.
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Alternatively being made a Gorgon was for her protection rather than punishment, as Gorgon imagery was often used to symbolize protection on breastplates, shields and coins.
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Alternatively, that just got him to notice she existed, and see her as a woman rather than just an enemy solider.
Source: Video Game / Odin Sphere
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