Confusing words
By gadget_lover
@gadget_lover (132)
India
October 8, 2011 2:46am CST
I always confuse between 'alternative' and 'alternate'. Before using these words in conversation, I immediately slow down and then try to use the correct word for the situation.
Do you also face similar problem with any sets of words ?
1 response
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
8 Oct 11
You use the word alternate when it's one after another or taking turns, such as an alternate player, there's always a sequence or pattern of one after another
Alternative on the other hand is used when you have or can make a choice out of several. Example is: We have many alternatives to solve this problem. Again a choice from out of so many choices.
hope I helped
@gadget_lover (132)
• India
9 Oct 11
Thanks a lot for explaining in detail. I hope this will help me consolidating the facts.
