Definitions

every other

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant frequent permanent regular usual

WEAK

continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

Synonyms

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical punctuated recurrent recurring rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

Example Sentences

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There are fluorescent lights, sweated-out windows, pizzas stacked like evidence, and the unshakable feeling that every other shopper is experiencing their first day on earth while glitching gently in front of the popsicles.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2026

He'd watched every other England match too as you'd expect from the Patron of the Football Association.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Water covers most of Earth's surface, yet it behaves in ways that set it apart from nearly every other liquid.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

This would surpass the peak of every other asset bubble in U.S. history, the analysts wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

The kid said he felt sick nearly every other day.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

every other

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