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ALTERNATE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word alternate. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word alternate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ALTERNATE

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alternative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• serving or used in place of another

• necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

• pertaining to unconventional choices

replacement
nounn
noun

• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

• someone who takes the place of another person

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• filling again by supplying what has been used up

• a person who follows next in order

substitute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

adjective satellite

• capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team

• serving or used in place of another

• artificial and inferior

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• be a substitute

• act as a substitute

additional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• further or added

another
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• any of various alternatives; some other; entity, singular, other pronoun; quantifier, singular, another

different
adjectiveadj
adjective

• unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

adjective satellite

• distinctly separate from the first

• differing from all others; not ordinary

• distinct or separate

extra
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• something additional of the same kind

adverb

• unusually or exceptionally

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• added to a regular schedule

• further or added

other
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; quantifier, other

adjective satellite

• recently past

• belonging to the distant past

• very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected

second
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

noun

• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

• an indefinitely short time

• the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

• a particular point in time

• following the first in an ordering or series

• a 60th part of a minute of arc

• the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

• a speech seconding a motion

• the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

adverb

• in the second place

adjective satellite

• coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

verb

• give support or one's approval to

• transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

supplementary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

• added to complete or make up a deficiency

alternating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of a current) reversing direction

adjective satellite

• occurring by turns; first one and then the other

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

flip-flop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

• an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states

• a backward somersault

verb

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

interchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• give to, and receive from, one another

• cause to change places

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

jump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden and decisive increase

• an abrupt transition

• (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another

• a sudden involuntary movement

• descent with a parachute

• the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• make a sudden physical attack on

• increase suddenly and significantly

• be highly noticeable

• enter eagerly into

• rise in rank or status

• jump down from an elevated point

• run off or leave the rails

• jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute

• cause to jump or leap

• start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery

• bypass

• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

surrogate
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

adjective satellite

• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

switch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

• railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

• a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

• a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

verb

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• make a shift in or exchange of

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• flog with or as if with a flexible rod

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

tack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

• a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

• gear for a horse

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

• sailing a zigzag course

verb

• fasten with tacks

• turn into the wind

• create by putting components or members together

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

• fix to; attach

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

understudy
nounn
noun

• an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

verb

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

take turns
verbv
verb

• do something in turns

Best Hypernyms For ALTERNATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for alternate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
act alter backup change con exchange fill-in learn memorise memorize move relief reliever reverse stand-in substitute turn vary
Phrases (2)
backup manchange by reversal

Alternatives for ALTERNATIVE

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