alternative - (adj): An alternative idea or plan is different from the one you have, or it is something that can be used instead of the usual one. (n): something you can choose to do or use instead of something else

• Synonyms: substitute, choice, option, different, additional
• Origin: L. alternare meaning "to do first one thing, then the other"
• Example: Kyle says that Australians have many alternative names, expressions, and words for things that we use every day. Click on his name below, and he will tell you some examples:

G'day from Kyle

Be careful not to confuse this word with its closely related cousin, alternate.