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alternate

verb, noun, adjective
/ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example Sentences

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Example Expressions

alternate reality

Synonyms

rotate, interchange, substitute, switch, exchange

Antonyms

continue, persist, remain

Collocations

alternate days, alternate shifts, alternate plan, alternate route

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