alternatively UK /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/US /ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ adverb2 •Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities. •in an alternative wayObservers should keep in mind that these efforts at living alternatively are not easily undertaken; indeed, if they were, more people would be doing what they do. — 1998