alternate (Meaning)
alternate (n)
someone who takes the place of another person
alternate (v)
go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
be an understudy or alternate for a role
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
do something in turns
alternate (s)
every second one of a series
serving or used in place of another
occurring by turns; first one and then the other
alternate (a)
of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired
alternate (a.)
Being or succeeding by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; by turns first one and then the other; hence, reciprocal.
Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second; as, the alternate members 1, 3, 5, 7, etc. ; read every alternate line.
Distributed, as leaves, singly at different heights of the stem, and at equal intervals as respects angular divergence.
alternate (n.)
That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.
A substitute; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.
alternate (v. t.)
To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
alternate (v. i.)
To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; -- followed by with; as, the flood and ebb tides alternate with each other.
To vary by turns; as, the land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains.
Synonyms & Antonyms of alternate
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- interweave
- commingle
- lace
- embody
- interlace
- integrate
- fuse
- intersperse
- amalgamate
- mingle
- intermingle
- wreathe
- merge
- assimilate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
alternate Sentence Examples
- We decided to alternate the meeting location between the two offices to promote inclusivity.
- The students were instructed to take alternate routes to school due to a road closure.
- In the absence of the main speaker, two colleagues took turns presenting alternate viewpoints.
- As part of the fitness routine, the trainer recommended alternating between cardio and strength training exercises.
- The group decided to alternate responsibilities during the project to ensure a fair distribution of tasks.
- The traffic lights were programmed to alternate between red and green to control the flow of vehicles.
- We planned to alternate the weekly team meetings between in-person and virtual sessions.
- The chef suggested alternating layers of different flavors in the cake for a unique taste experience.
- The city implemented an alternate side parking schedule to facilitate street cleaning.
- To promote energy conservation, the office adopted an alternate-day lighting policy.
FAQs About the word alternate
someone who takes the place of another person, go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions, exchange people temporarily to fulfill
incorporate, combine,mix, weave, thread,juxtapose, blend, insert, salt, interweave
necessary, compulsory, obligatory,mandatory, compulsory, mandatory, obligatory, required, necessary, required
We decided to alternate the meeting location between the two offices to promote inclusivity.
The students were instructed to take alternate routes to school due to a road closure.
In the absence of the main speaker, two colleagues took turns presenting alternate viewpoints.
As part of the fitness routine, the trainer recommended alternating between cardio and strength training exercises.
