Synonyms of alternating

alternating 1 of 2

adjective

as in alternate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alternate
• seasonal
• rhythmic
• cyclic
• cyclical
• serial
• rhythmical
• periodic
• recurrent
• intermittent
• continual
• occasional
• on-and-off
• recurring
• periodical
• sporadic
• erratic
• irregular
• spasmodic
• fitful
• aperiodic
• unsteady
• spotty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuous
• constant
• incessant
• unceasing
• eternal
• perpetual
• everlasting
• interminable

alternating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of alternate

as in mixing

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixing
• combining
• juxtaposing
• incorporating
• inserting
• blending
• weaving
• threading
• interspersing
• interlacing
• salting
• intermingling
• merging
• embodying
• mingling
• interweaving
• integrating
• amalgamating
• commingling
• wreathing
• lacing
• fusing
• assimilating