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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
ADJECTIVE
substitute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back up
STRONG
double equivalent fill in stand-in
Antonyms
WEAK
necessary
NOUN
substitute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backup
STRONG
double equivalent fill in proxy replacement stand-in sub surrogate
Antonyms
WEAK
necessity
VERB
take turns, change back and forth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter intersperse rotate vary waver
STRONG
change exchange fluctuate follow interchange oscillate relieve seesaw shift substitute sway vacillate yo-yo
WEAK
act reciprocally blow hot and cold come and go fill in for follow in turn shilly-shally
Antonyms
STRONGEST
remain stay
STRONG
hold keep persist
WEAK
continue

Example Sentences

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If you want to continue with your QCDs and your husband wants to switch to taxable RMDs to boost your savings, why not alternate?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Thousands of people missed important life events, including funerals and their own weddings, and were left scrambling to make alternate arrangements.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Hours after the debate was canceled, Steyer’s campaign sought to create an alternate event that would include all of the candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Asian countries may tilt toward alternate sources of supply like the U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Martha then announced that Kyla Ross would be the traveling alternate.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles