alternate

verb
[L2758]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : alternate
  • simple present, singular, third person : alternates
  • simple past : alternated
  • present participle : alternating
  • past participle : alternated

Senses

  • perform by turns, or in succession

    • An Act for a grant of lands to the State of Kansas, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of certain railroads and telegraphs

  • switch between two possibilities

alternate

noun
[L29567]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : alternate
  • plural : alternates

Senses

  • sports official assigned as a back-up in case of injury
  • a substitute or alternative in performing some duty

alternate

adjective
[L29566]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : alternate

Senses

  • being or succeeding by turns
  • other, alternative