word
Alternate
AW-ltur-nuht
/ˈɔːltɜːrnʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alternate
Dictionary meaning
Occurring by turns.
Examples
- I alternate between biking and swimming.
- I alternated between watching tv and playing video games.
Synonyms: alternating
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