Search Results for: "alternatives"

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Vocabulary (20)

alternate

en

An alternate is a person or thing that serves as a substitute or backup for anot...

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alternation

en

Alternation refers to the repeated process of two or more things following one a...

B2

contraaltercy

en

To systematically alternate or modify a sequence or structure in direct oppositi...

C1

alternativement

fr

In an alternative manner; alternately.

B1

alternative

en

Refers to something that serves as another choice or possibility instead of the...

B2

alternatives

en

Alternatives refer to different choices or options that are available when makin...

B1

기회비용

ko

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chose...

B2

preferencja

pl

A greater liking for one alternative over another

B2

circumlegic

en

To strategically bypass or interpret around the literal boundaries of a law, reg...

C1

~거나

ko

Or; used to list two or more alternative actions or states.

A2

چروکیده

fa

Wrinkled, having folds or creases (alternative to چروک).

B1

Akupunktur

de

Acupuncture; a form of alternative medicine originating in ancient China.

B2

Berk!

fr

An exclamation of disgust; yuck! (alternative spelling).

B1

anteferant

en

Describing something that is preferred, prioritized, or placed before other opti...

C1

潮汐

zh

The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice a day.

B1

意思決定

ja

The cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of acti...

B2

Homöopathie

de

Homeopathy; an alternative medicine system.

B2

dilemma

en

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alter...

B2

decide

en

To make a choice or come to a conclusion after considering several possibilities...

A1

든지

ko

Whether...or; expressing alternatives.

A2

Phrases (20)

Alternatively

en

Alternatively is the professional older sibling of 'or.' It's what you use when...

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To consider the alternative

en

This phrase is your friendly nudge to think about the potential downsides or neg...

C2

An alternative view is

en

This phrase is a sophisticated way to introduce a different opinion or a fresh p...

C2

From a different angle

en

Looking at a problem or situation from a fresh, alternative perspective to find...

C2

Die Evidenz für das alternative Modell ist moderat

de

This phrase is a sophisticated way to say that while there is some supporting da...

C1

Kendalls Tau wurde berechnet als alternatives Maß

de

This phrase explains that a specific statistical method (Kendall's Tau) was used...

C1

Im Gegensatz dazu postulieren alternative Theorien dass vielmehr

de

This phrase is your go-to for introducing a contrasting viewpoint, especially wh...

B2

The alternative hypothesis was

en

In a scientific study or data analysis, this phrase introduces the specific idea...

C1

The other side of the coin

en

The other side of the coin represents a contrasting perspective or the alternati...

C2

The burden of proof

en

This phrase means that if you make a claim, it is your job to prove it is true....

C2

One might reasonably claim that

en

This phrase is a polite way to introduce a logical opinion. It suggests that you...

C2

At the heart of this debate

en

This phrase points to the most important or fundamental part of a disagreement....

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It is worth considering whether

en

This is a polite way to suggest that someone should stop and think about a speci...

C2

It remains to be seen whether

en

This phrase is used to say that the outcome of a situation is still uncertain. Y...

C2

A persuasive case can be made

en

This phrase is the intellectual equivalent of saying, 'Look, I have the receipts...

C2

The key issue is

en

This phrase is used to cut through the noise and point out the single most impor...

C2

A limitation of this view

en

This phrase is a polite way to point out a flaw or a missing piece in someone's...

C2

It should be recognized that

en

This phrase is used to point out a fact or truth that people might be ignoring o...

C2

A weakness in this position

en

Okay, imagine you're in a debate or just discussing something, and someone makes...

C2

A flaw in this reasoning

en

It means there is a specific mistake or a weak point in the way someone has buil...

C2

Grammar (20)

Chinese 'Or' for Statements (或者)

zh

conjunctions_connectors

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Hindi Connectors: Alternatives with "Ya" (Or/Either)

hi

conjunctions_connectors

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Doing something else: German infinitive clauses (anstatt... zu)

de

infinitive_constructions

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Choosing Between Things: Using 'Or' (ou)

pt

prepositions_connectors

A1

Choosing in Hindi: This or That? (`या` / Ya)

hi

conjunctions_connectors

B2

Rather than... it's better to... ({与其|yǔqí}...{不如|bùrú})

zh

conjunctions_connectors

B1

Whose (cuyo): Linking Possession Like a Pro

es

relative_clauses

B2

Instead of (anstatt): Mastering Genitive Substitutions

de

prepositions

B2

Dramatic Choices: Would Rather... Than...

zh

conjunctions_connectors

B2

French Passive Voice: How to say 'is done' (La voix passive)

fr

sentence_structure

B1

Advanced Contrast: Although, Even If, No Matter (Haalaanki, Bhale hi)

hi

conjunctions_connectors

C2

Choosing Alternatives: 'oder' (Or)

de

conjunctions_connectors

A1

Spanish Adverbs: The '-mente' Ending (rápidamente)

es

adjectives_adverbs

C1

Other-than vs. Other-then: What's the Difference?

en

confusable-words

B1

French Connectors: And, Or, But (et, ou, mais)

fr

prepositions_connectors

A1

Parallelism: Perfect Balance (Não só... mas também)

pt

prepositions_connectors

C1

This or That? Using 'Ya' (Or)

hi

conjunctions_connectors

A1

Connecting Words: And, But, Or

en

conjunctions_connectors

C1

Either... Or: Making Choices (entweder ... oder)

de

conjunctions_connectors

B1

French: Expressing Lack (faute de)

fr

prepositions_connectors

C1