alternatively

adv

1. (not-comparable)in an alternative way

   “Observers 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.”

   “Thus, we are creating a new class struggle between those who live within the social system and those who are marginalized or wish to live alternatively.”

   “Devising obviously asks for what we understand as general creativity, like the ability to take an initiative, to invent, to think alternatively, to associate interestingly, to create metaphors and images.”

   “Most people living alternatively have strong pro-environmental values and, unlike many 'greens' in mainstream society, are generally able to apply their values in day-to-day life.”

2. (conjunctive, not-comparable)Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities.