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ALTERNATING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Alternating.

Alternating - as an adjective

(of a current) reversing direction

Example: "Alternating current"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
direct9

Alternating - as an adjective satellite

Occurring by turns; first one and then the other

Example: "Alternating feelings of love and hate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternate9

Alternating - as a verb

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; followed by with.

Example: "The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other."

To vary by turns.

Example: "The land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains."

To perform an alternation (removal of alternate vertices) on (a polytope or tessellation); to remove vertices (from a face or edge) as part of an alternation.

Example Sentences

"They marched in an alternating pattern, with one group in front and the other following behind."
"The alternating colors of the flags created a beautiful display at the parade."
"The alternating current powers the electrical devices in our homes."
"The alternating hot and cold water made for a very refreshing shower."
"She painted the room in alternating shades of blue and green."
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Word Game Points

Is ALTERNATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alternating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALTERNATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ALTERNATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alternating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALTERNATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ALTERNATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alternating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALTERNATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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