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alternate in Latin

alternate in Latin is alternus — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.

alternate in Latin

alternus
adj
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).

What does "alternate" mean?

  1. adj Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
    "The fence posts were painted in alternate colors."
  2. noun A person or thing standing in as a substitute for another.
    "He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out."
  3. verb To switch back and forth between two things in a regular pattern.
    "The two singers alternated verses throughout the song."

alternate in a sentence

  • The fence posts were painted in alternate colors.
  • She works alternate weekends at the clinic.
  • He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out.
  • The two singers alternated verses throughout the song.

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What is "alternate" in Latin?

"alternate" in Latin is alternus. alternate means: Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.

How do you use "alternate" in a sentence?

Example: "The fence posts were painted in alternate colors." In Latin, "alternate" is alternus.

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