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Meanings of alternative in English

Spanish
música alternativa
Catalan
música alternativa
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Music genre.

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        música alternativa
        Portuguese
        opção
        Catalan
        elecció
        Spanish
        opción

        One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen.

              opção
              Catalan
              alternatiu
              Spanish
              sustituto

              Item or means of completing a goal if the primary item or method fails or is not available.

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                  alternatiu

                  Serving or used in place of another.

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                        Usage of alternative in English
                        1
                        Therefore, I am proposing some alternative measures which could possibly help: 1.
                        Feminist dot com
                        2
                        A party statement said: We are constantly asked; what is your alternative?
                        The Irish Times
                        3
                        An alternative way for people to receive needed health care was necessary.
                        Pubmed
                        4
                        Please avoid the area if possible and consider using an alternative route.
                        Radio NZ
                        5
                        Wind power Wind Power is also a great alternative for many homes.
                        The South African
                        6
                        Geothermal can be a viable alternative to nuclear power, industry experts say.
                        Reuters
                        7
                        A good alternative to the master's can be a year in industry.
                        The Guardian
                        8
                        The problem with water is unlike energy sources, there is no alternative.
                        BBC
                        9
                        I think there's no alternative except some political change, so political reform.
                        Reuters
                        10
                        Companies looking to offer retirement plans will soon have a new alternative.
                        Wired
                        11
                        Northfield said it believes the current plan provides the best available alternative.
                        Reuters
                        12
                        Difficult, but necessary, because the alternative must be despair at present circumstances.
                        The Irish Times
                        13
                        Become acquainted with the alternative media, the new media, the free media.
                        The post-american presidency: the obama administration's war on ...
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                        He sees investment opportunities still in financial services, alternative energy and China.
                        Reuters
                        15
                        Therefore, alternative methods are required to develop new strategies for anti-fibrotic therapy.
                        Pubmed
                        16
                        The London Bullion Market Association has launched consultation on a possible alternative.
                        Reuters
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