ALTERNATE
Scrabble letter values: A1L1T1E1R1N1A1T1E1 = 9
Definition
- noun someone who takes the place of another person. — synonyms: surrogate, replacement
- adjective every second one of a series. — synonyms: alternate(a)
- adjective serving or used in place of another. — synonyms: alternative, substitute
- adjective occurring by turns. — synonyms: alternate(a), alternating(a)
- adjective of leaves and branches etc.
- verb go back and forth. — synonyms: jump
- verb exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions.
- verb be an understudy or alternate for a role. — synonyms: understudy
- verb reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). — synonyms: interchange, tack, switch, flip, flip-flop
- verb do something in turns. — synonyms: take_turns
Examples
- “the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays”
- “jam every other day- the White Queen”
- “an alternative plan”