alternative

As nouns the difference between direction and alternative

is that direction is the action of directing; pointing (something) or looking towards while alternative is alternative.

As nouns the difference between alternative and idea

is that alternative is alternative while idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

As nouns the difference between alternative and alternatives

is that alternative is alternative while alternatives is .

As an adjective holistic

is related to holism.

As a noun alternative is

alternative.

As nouns the difference between alternative and sing

is that alternative is alternative while sing is a gathering for the purpose of singing songs.

As a verb sing is

to produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

As adjectives the difference between spare and alternative

is that spare is scanty; not abundant or plentiful while alternative is relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

As nouns the difference between spare and alternative

is that spare is the act of sparing; moderation; restraint while alternative is a situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

As a verb spare

is to show mercy.

As a noun alternative

is alternative.

As an adjective distinctive is

that serves to distinguish between things.

As nouns the difference between alternative and random

is that alternative is alternative while random is a roving motion; course without definite direction; lack of rule or method; chance.

As an adjective random is

having unpredictable outcomes and, in the ideal case, all outcomes equally probable; resulting from such selection; lacking statistical correlation.

As nouns the difference between switch and alternative

is that switch is a device to turn electric current on]] and [[turn off|off or direct its flow while alternative is alternative.

As a verb switch

is to exchange.

As an adjective switch

is (snowboarding) riding with their opposite foot forward from their natural position bbc sport, [http://wwwbbccouk/sport/0/winter-olympics/26141070 "sochi 2014: a jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe"], 11 february 2014 .

As adjectives the difference between alternative and akin

is that alternative is relating to a choice between two or more possibilities while akin is of the same kin; related by blood.

As a noun alternative

is a situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.