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alternate
has definitions from the fields of education,botany
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[ verb ] go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
Synonyms Used in print (Rhode Island Governor's Proclamations:...)Dances alternated with sung or spoken verses . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] every second one of a series
Synonyms Examples "the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays" "jam every other day"- the White Queen Used in print (Mr. America, 4:6...)As you can see , in this Push-Pull_Super_Set the entire chest back shoulder area is vigorously exercised in alternate sectors by alternate exercises , so the complete torso remains pumped-up all_the_time ! As you can see , in this Push-Pull_Super_Set the entire chest back shoulder area is vigorously exercised in alternate sectors by alternate exercises , so the complete torso remains pumped-up all_the_time ! Squat_style lifters and leg split lifters would both benefit enormously by practicing those variations providing that they remember to make alternate sets with the left and right leg to the front . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] allowing a choice
Synonyms Examples "an alternative plan" Used in print (The Family Fallout Shelter. Office of Civil and Defence...)An alternate roof , perhaps more within do-it-yourself reach , could be constructed of heavy wooden roof beams , overlaid with boards and waterproofing . An alternate hatchway entrance , shown on page 25 , would reduce the cost of materials $ 50 to $ 100 . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] occurring by turns; first one and then the other
Synonyms Examples "alternating feelings of love and hate" Used in print (Organic Gardening and Farming,...)That keeps_in the cold , retains moisture and prevents the heaving of alternate freezing and thawing . Related terms |
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[ verb ] reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
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[ verb ] (education) be an understudy or alternate for a role
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[ verb ] do something in turns
Synonyms Examples "We take turns on the night shift" Related terms |
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[ verb ] exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
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[ noun ] someone who takes the place of another person
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