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Synonyms of alternate
(Entry 1 of 3)
- 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)
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alternate
nounSynonyms of alternate (Entry 3 of 3)
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'Alternate' vs. 'Alternative'
'Alternate' vs. 'Alternative'
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 27 May. 2022.
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The first known use of alternate was circa 1535
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