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alternate

/ˈɑːltɚˌneɪt/

US UK

verb

-nates; -nated; -nating

to place or do (different things) so that one follows the other in a repeated series [+ obj]

To make the appetizer, you should alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese. [=you should place a layer of tomatoes, then a layer of cheese, then a layer of tomatoes, etc.]

The poem/poet alternates fear and hope. - often + with

The necklace is made by alternating glass beads with shells.

The poem/poet alternates fear and hope with each other. = The poem/poet alternates fear with hope. [no obj]

The light and dark woods alternate to form an elegant pattern around the window. - often + with

Light woods alternate with dark woods. - often + between

The poem alternates between fear and hope.

He alternates between riding his bike and taking the bus to work.

adjective

occurring in or forming a repeated series

alternate sunshine and rain

Alternate shades of wood formed a pattern around the window.

used to describe something that happens one time, does not happen the next time, happens again, etc.

The fair is held on alternate years. [=the fair is held every other/second year; the fair is held one year, not held the next year, held the following year, and so on]

She picks the children up from school on alternate days. [=(for example) she picks up the children on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday]

chiefly US :other than the usual :alternative

We took an alternate route because of the traffic.

Due to an emergency, the plane landed at an alternate airport.

noun

plural -nates

[count] US :someone who is chosen to take another person's place if that person is not able to be present or to do a required job

The town has elected five councilors and two alternates.

an alternate juror