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What does "alternative" mean?

Vocabulary Word: alternative

1. Definition (adj.) different than normal; unusual; different than the majority; contrasting to the most popular

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2. Definition (adj.) different than the majority or the most popular

Examples I like alternative music much more than the stuff that’s on the radio.

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3. Definition (adj.) different, other option

Examples We’re out of sugar, so we’ll have use an alternative sweetener.

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4. Definition (adj.) rock music influenced by indie and punk

Examples I used to listen to alternative, but now I like pop music.

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5. Definition (n.) different choice, other option

Examples The alternative to going to college is getting a job. I’d rather go to college.

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