alternately — in turns; one after the other in succession
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in turns; one after the other in succession
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːltərnətli/
Korean meaning: 번갈아 가며, 교대로
Korean pronunciation: **올**터네이틀리
Example Sentences
- The baby alternately cried and slept, driving the parents crazy.
- She alternately loved and hated her job as a food critic.
- The comedian alternately told jokes and sang songs during his performance.
alternately
ADVERB//ˈɔːltərnətli//
in turns; one after the other in succession
💡 Concept
The lighthouse beam flashes alternately red and white across the dark harbor.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːltərnətli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔːlˈtɜːnətli/
🌳Etymology
Rootaltern
Suffix--ately
Origin
라틴어 'alternatus'(번갈아 하다)에서 유래. 고대 로마에서 농부들이 토지를 번갈아 경작하는 방식에서 나온 개념이다.
🎵Rhyme
ultimatelyfortunatelydeliberately
ultimately
fortunately
deliberately
🔗Collocations
alternately hot and cold
breathe alternately
alternately laugh and cry
work alternately
alternately optimistic and pessimistic
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The baby alternately cried and slept, driving the parents crazy.”
“She alternately loved and hated her job as a food critic.”
“The comedian alternately told jokes and sang songs during his performance.”
😄 Fun example
“My computer alternately freezes and works perfectly, making me question my sanity.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
by turnsin successionconsecutivelysequentiallyintermittently
Antonyms
simultaneouslyconcurrentlycontinuously
Related
alternatealternativerotationsuccession
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