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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Alternate
to give or take something in place of something else
Definitions
- To take turns or switch between two or more things
- * To serve as a substitute or replacement for something
- * To occur or be done in a regular sequence or cycle
Etymology of Alternate
The word "alternate" originates from the Latin word "alternatus," which is the past participle of "alternare," meaning to do or perform something in turns
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to do or perform something in turns" and later expanding to include other related meanings
Example Uses
- The company will alternate between two different advertising campaigns to see which one is more effective
- * The city's traffic flow will alternate between one-way and two-way streets during construction
- * The teacher will alternate between lectures and discussions to keep the class engaged
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
simultaneous
concurrent
constant
continuous
steady
uniform
consistent
identical
uniform
matching
duplicate
repeating
repeating
persistent
perpetual
uninterrupted
unbroken
inseparable
indistinguishable
synonymous
equivalent
matching