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)
opposite12Alternate - as a noun
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)
alternative14substitute12Occurring by turns; first one and then the other
Example: "Alternating feelings of love and hate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternating12Alternate - as a verb
Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15Exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exchange21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip9flip-flopinterchange17switch14tack10Do something in turns
Example: "We take turns on the night shift"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take turnsHypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is ALTERNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alternate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordALTERNATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ALTERNATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alternate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALTERNATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
