alternate — to occur in turns; to switch between two or more things repeatedly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to occur in turns; to switch between two or more things repeatedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːltərneɪt/
Korean meaning: 교대로 일어나다, 번갈아 하다
Korean pronunciation: **올**터네이트
Example Sentences
- My mom alternates between praising my cooking and ordering pizza.
- The students will alternate presenting their projects every week.
- He alternates between being a superhero and forgetting where he put his keys.
alternate
VERB//ˈɔːltərneɪt//
to occur in turns; to switch between two or more things repeatedly
The two night guards alternate shifts every four hours at the lighthouse.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'alternatus', the past participle of 'alternare', meaning 'to do by turns'. The Latin root 'alternus' comes from 'alter' meaning 'other' or 'the other of two', combined with the suffix '-nus' indicating a recurring or reciprocal action.
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📝Examples
“My mom alternates between praising my cooking and ordering pizza.”
“The students will alternate presenting their projects every week.”
“He alternates between being a superhero and forgetting where he put his keys.”
“The meeting will be held on alternate Tuesdays.”
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