Meaning & use
alternate
To occur or perform by turns, repeatedly switching between two things or states.
See it in a sentence
The two lead actors alternate performances so neither has to play every single night.
Sunny days alternated with sudden storms throughout the entire trip.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, alternate can mean 'every other' (alternate Fridays) or, especially in American English, 'substitute' (an alternate plan).
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Serving as a substitute for something else, especially when the first option is unavailable.
We booked an alternate flight in case the first one was canceled.
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