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- DictionaryAl·ter·nate
verb
- 1. occur in turn repeatedly: "bouts of depression alternate with periods of elation"
adjective
- 1. every other; every second: "she was asked to attend on alternate days"
- 2. taking the place of; alternative: North American "the rerouted traffic takes a variety of alternate routes"
noun
- 1. a person who acts as a deputy or substitute: North American "he shall be entitled to exercise the vote of the director for whom he is an alternate"
verb. uk / ˈɔːltəneɪt / us. [ I ] If two things alternate, one thing happens, then the other thing happens, then the first thing happens again, etc.: She alternates between cheerfulness and deep despair. alternate sth with sth. to use or do one thing then another thing and then the first thing again, etc:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALTERNATE. 1. : occurring in or forming a repeated series. alternate sunshine and rain. Alternate shades of wood formed a pattern around the window. 2. — used to describe something that happens one time, does not happen the next time, happens again, etc.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English al‧ter‧nate1 /ɔːlˈtɜːnət $ ˈɒːltər-, ˈæl-/ AWL adjective [ usually before noun] 1 if something happens on alternate days, weeks etc, it happens on one day etc and not the next, and continues in this pattern → every other alternate Mondays/weekends etc The service runs on alternate days.
to interchange repeatedly and regularly with one another in time or place; rotate (usually fol. by with): Day alternates with night. to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.: He alternates between hope and despair. to take turns: My sister and I alternated in doing the dishes.
Apr 14, 2024 · alternate (plural alternates) That which alternates with something else; vicissitude . ( US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty. ( mathematics) A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.
Dictionary definition of alternate. To take turns or rotate between two or more options, activities, or positions in a sequential manner. "The students will alternate speaking roles during the debate." Detailed meaning of alternate. When individuals or objects alternate, they alternate between one option or state and another in a recurring pattern.
May 2, 2022 · verb. uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / ˈɔːltəneɪt/ alternating | alternated. If two things alternate, one thing happens, then the other thing happens, then the first thing happens again: Alternate layers of fruit and yogurt in a tall glass. She easily alternates between Spanish and English.
