Alternatively vs. Conversely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Alternatively and Conversely
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Alternatively
As another option or possibility
Alternatively, you may telephone us direct if you wish
Conversely
Reversed, as in position, order, or action; contrary.
Alternatively
One of a number of possible choices or courses of action
There are plenty of alternatives to conventional advertising.
Conversely
Something that has been reversed; an opposite.
Alternatively
A choice or course of action that is mutually exclusive with another
The alternative to staying in that dead-end job is to quit.
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Conversely
(Logic) A proposition obtained by conversion.
Alternatively
A situation presenting a choice between two mutually exclusive possibilities
People facing the alternative of selling their homes or going bankrupt.
Conversely
With a reversed relationship.
Alternatively
Being one of a number of possible choices or courses of action
The highway is closed. Seek alternative routes.
Conversely
From another point of view; on the other hand.
Alternatively
Being one of two mutually exclusive choices or courses of action
How effective is the alternative treatment?.
Conversely
In a converse manner; with change of order or relation; reciprocally.
Alternatively
Substitute or other
Several members of the audience provided alternative views on the topic.
Conversely
With the terms of the relation reversed;
Conversely, not all women are mothers
Alternatively
Existing outside traditional or established institutions or systems
An alternative lifestyle.
Alternative energy.
Alternatively
Espousing or reflecting values that are different from those of the establishment or mainstream
An alternative newspaper.
Alternatively
In an alternative way
Alternatively
(conjunctive) Used to link a pair of possibilities
Alternatively
In the manner of alternatives, or that admits the choice of one out of two things.
Alternatively
In place of, or as an alternative to;
Felix became a herpetologist instead
Alternatively we could buy a used car
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