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Synonyms of alternate
(Entry 1 of 3)
to place or do (different things) so that one follows the other in a repeated series
- To make the appetizer, you should alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese.
- The poem alternates fear and hope.
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alternate
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of alternate (Entry 2 of 3)
1
as in alternative, chosen
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2
as in backup, substitute
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3
as in seasonal, alternating
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alternate
nounSynonyms of alternate (Entry 3 of 3)
as in understudy
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The first known use of alternate was circa 1535
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