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ALTERNATE

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Alternate.

Alternate - as an adjective

Of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired

Example: "Stems with alternate leaves"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
opposite

Alternate - as a noun

Someone who takes the place of another person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
replacementsurrogate

Alternate - as an adjective satellite

Every second one of a series

Example: "The cleaning lady comes on alternate wednesdays"

Serving or used in place of another

Example: "An alternative plan"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternativesubstitute

Occurring by turns; first one and then the other

Example: "Alternating feelings of love and hate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternating

Alternate - as a verb

Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump

Exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exchange
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be an understudy or alternate for a role

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
understudy

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flipflip-flopinterchangeswitchtack

Do something in turns

Example: "We take turns on the night shift"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take turns
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We took an alternate route to avoid traffic."
"She proposed an alternate plan for the meeting."
"The team elected an alternate captain for the game."
"He suggested an alternate method to solve the problem."
"The hotel has alternate options for dietary restrictions."
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Word Game Points

Is ALTERNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alternate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALTERNATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ALTERNATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alternate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALTERNATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ALTERNATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alternate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALTERNATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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