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Definition alternate in American English

alternate adjective

adjective
/ˈɔltərnət/
1

happening or coming one after another, in a regular pattern

Example

alternate periods of good and bad weather

Example

a pattern of alternate red and green stars

Synonyms and related words
regularly regular constantly
2

happening on one day, week, etc. but not on the day, week, etc., that immediately follows

Example

I go and visit him on alternate weekends.

Synonyms and related words
alternate a month at a time annually
3

allowing you to choose a different plan, thing, or situation from one you already have

Example

I don't suppose you have an alternate plan in case you are sick on that day.

Example

We can't get home tonight, because there are no alternate flights.

Example

Drivers are advised to find alternate routes.

Synonyms and related words
alternate beggars can’t be choosers chosen
Definition alternate in American English