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- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
awl
t r
neIt
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| inflections: |
alternates, alternating, alternated |
| definition 1: |
to take turns (usually followed by "with").
She alternates with her sister in babysitting their younger brother.- synonyms:
- rotate
- similar words:
- exchange, revolve, take turns, transfer, turn
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| definition 2: |
to move back and forth between two or more places, actions, or conditions (usually followed by "between").
Our Christmas lights alternate between red and bright blue.
- synonyms:
- rotate
- similar words:
- exchange, switch
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| definition 3: |
to use in turn, one after another; switch between.
She alternated chocolate and vanilla layers on the cake.- synonyms:
- rotate
- similar words:
- exchange, shift, stagger, switch, transfer, turn
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| related words: |
double, range, vary |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
awl
tr
nt
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| definition 1: |
following each other in turns, first one then the other.
My shirt has alternate red and white stripes. |
| definition 2: |
the second of every two; every other.
The class meets on alternate Wednesdays.- antonyms:
- consecutive
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| definition 3: |
different from the usual; substitute.
He took an alternate route to work because the main highway was closed for repairs.- synonyms:
- alternative
- antonyms:
- original
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| related words: |
other |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
awl
tr
nt
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| definition: |
a person who acts in place of another when needed; substitute.
When the president is ill, the vice-president may act as his alternate.- synonyms:
- substitute
- similar words:
- deputy
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| related words: |
change, delegate |
| derivations: |
alternately (adv.), alternatingly (adv.) |
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