alternate

[ˈɔːltəneɪt]

alternate Definition

• 1. occurring or succeeding by turns; every other
• 2. to take turns; to switch back and forth between two things

Using alternate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alternate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We take alternate routes to avoid traffic.

• Example

  The team members will take turns presenting their ideas.

• Example

  She alternates between jogging and swimming for exercise.

• Example

  The movie alternates between comedy and drama.

alternate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alternate

• rotating
• interchanging
• changing
• shifting
• swapping

Antonyms for alternate

• unchanging
• constant

Phrases with alternate

• alternate reality

  a hypothetical or fictional world that differs from the one we know

  Example

  The show explores an alternate reality where the outcome of World War II was different.

• alternate ending

  an alternative conclusion to a story or movie that is different from the original

  Example

  The DVD includes an alternate ending to the film.

• alternate universe

  a hypothetical or fictional world that exists alongside our own, with its own unique history and rules

  Example

  The comic book series features characters from an alternate universe.

Origins of alternate

from Latin 'alternatus', meaning 'one after the other'

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Summary: alternate in Brief

The term 'alternate' [ˈɔːltəneɪt] refers to something that occurs or succeeds by turns, or to taking turns or switching back and forth between two things. Examples include taking alternate routes to avoid traffic, or alternating between jogging and swimming for exercise. 'Alternate' extends into phrases like 'alternate reality,' and 'alternate ending,' denoting hypothetical or fictional worlds that differ from the one we know.