alternatively
alternatively — adverb
1. used before a statement that offers a different possibility from the one that ha
used before a statement that offers a different possibility from the one that has just been mentioned — for example, suggesting another travel route when the first choice is not available.
Morning yoga runs on weekdays. Alternatively, evening sessions are on Tuesdays.
sentence adverb linking two independent clauses
Pay with cash at the front desk. Alternatively, the hotel accepts credit cards.
The library hall holds sixty visitors. Alternatively, the terrace can be used when the weather is fine.
Use the self-service kiosks at the airport. Alternatively, a staff member can check you in.
Kabir rented an apartment near campus. Alternatively, his parents suggested he commute from home.
- otherwise
Stronger implication of consequence (e.g. 'Hurry up, otherwise you will miss the bus'); less neutral than 'alternatively'
- instead
Focuses on substituting one option for another rather than offering a free choice between two options
- on the other hand
Emphasises contrast between two ideas; more common in argumentative writing than 'alternatively'
文法句型
Alternatively + [independent clause]
用法筆記
Common in formal and neutral writing to connect two complete sentences. In everyday conversation, speakers often use 'or' or 'or else' to express the same idea more briefly.