ALTERNATES
(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Alternates.
Alternates - 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)
opposite12Alternates - as a noun
Alternates - 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)
alternating12Alternates - 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
"She always alternates between black and white outfits."
"The coach alternates players to keep them fresh."
"He alternates his morning routine every week."
"The committee alternates its meetings between different cities."
"She alternates between jogging and swimming for her exercise routine."
Word Game Points
Is ALTERNATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alternates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALTERNATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ALTERNATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alternates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALTERNATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ALTERNATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alternates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALTERNATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
