1. alternate

adjective. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Every second one of a series.
Synonyms
cyclical cyclic
Antonyms
noncyclic high relief low relief
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

2. alternate

verb. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions.
Synonyms
change jump vary alter
Antonyms
reduce relax tense heat get well
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

3. alternate

adjective. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Serving or used in place of another.
Synonyms
alternative substitute secondary
Antonyms
primary embarrassment discomfort disapproval
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

4. alternate

adjective. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Occurring by turns; first one and then the other.
Synonyms
alternating cyclical cyclic
Antonyms
noncyclic biological compression increase
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

5. alternate

verb. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions.
Synonyms
rotate exchange
Antonyms
gain open be born
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

6. alternate

verb. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Be an understudy or alternate for a role.
Synonyms
understudy con memorize learn memorise
Antonyms
homogenize fall asleep demulsify acidify fill
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

7. alternate

noun. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Someone who takes the place of another person.
Synonyms
surrogate replacement relief backup backup man stand-in reliever substitute fill-in
Antonyms
natural curdle nitrify empty die
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

8. alternate

verb. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Do something in turns.
Synonyms
move act take turns spell
Antonyms
refrain worsen engage stay boil
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)

9. alternate

verb. (ˈɔltɝnət, ˈɔltɝˌneɪt) Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Synonyms
turn interchange change by reversal switch tack reverse flip flip-flop
Antonyms
thin freeze alkalize better undress
Etymology
alternate (English)
alterno (Latin)
alternus (Latin)
alter (Latin)
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