alternatively

Used to introduce another choice or possible action.

• Take the bus. Alternatively, you could walk.
• We can meet here or, alternatively, at your office.
• Alternatively, try adding a little more water.

Similar words: instead, as another option

Common phrases: alternatively try, alternatively you could, or alternatively

In a different way from the usual or previously mentioned way.

• The result can be expressed alternatively as a percentage.
• The term is alternatively defined in the final chapter.
• The same evidence was interpreted alternatively by another researcher.

Similar words: differently

Common phrases: alternatively expressed, alternatively defined, alternatively arranged