alternative.1a.aHe has an alternative plan, tá a athrach, a mhalairt, sin de phlean aige. bAlternative route, bealach eile. 2s.The alternative of death or submission, an bás, sin nó géilleadh. He had no alternative, ní raibh an dara rogha aige; ní raibh de rogha aige ach. ►alternatively, adv.1Faoi seach. 2Or alternatively you can come to-morrow, nó de rogha air sin féadfaidh tú teacht amárach.