alternatively

adverb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: al-ter-na-tive-ly (5)

English Definition

As another option or possibility.

Example Sentence

You can go by train; alternatively, you can drive.

US IPA /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/

UK IPA /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/

otherwise instead on the other hand conversely

consequently similarly