Collocations for alternative - noun

attractive, constructive, effective, good, radical, useful | acceptable, available, credible, possible, practical, real, realistic, reasonable, satisfactory, serious, suitable, viable
Is there a viable alternative to prison?

clear, obvious | cheap, healthy, interesting, safe
a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks

have
We have two alternatives.

offer, provide
His idea seemed to offer a possible alternative.

seek
seeking alternatives to nuclear power

find
We''ll have to find an alternative.

~ for
There is no alternative for those with no car of their own.

~ to
Is there an alternative to surgery for this complaint?

have little/no alternative (but to)
She had no alternative but to do as he said.

leave sb with no alternative (but to)
He was left with no alternative but to hobble to the nearest telephone box.