used to suggest another possibility: We could go to the Indian restaurant, or alternatively, we could try that new Italian place. You could catch the 18.30 train - alternatively, you could wait for the 19.50 fast train.

Which is correct alternately or alternatively?

Alternately means several things taken in turn, consecutively, one after another. Alternately is an adverb formed by adding -ly to the word alternate, which comes from the Latin word alternatus meaning one after the other. Alternatively means another choice, on the other hand, another possibility.

What does it mean by alternatively?

adverb. as another choice or option:At the end of the unit, each group of students writes a book review or, alternatively, acts out a short scene from the book.