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alternate

[ˈɔːltəneɪt]

alternate Definition

  • 1occurring or succeeding by turns; every other
  • 2to 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

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Phrases with alternate

  • 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.

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

    Example

    The DVD includes an alternate ending to the film.

  • 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.

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