alternate
Meaning
To repeatedly change between two things or states.
💡 Be careful not to confuse 'alternate' with 'alternative,' which means a different option.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
my
flatmate
and
I
alternate
watering
the
small
plants
on
the
balcony
so
each
one
gets
attention
.
A
schedule
is
pinned
to
the
fridge
and
it
helps
us
remember
whose
turn
it
is
.
I've
been
living
here
for
six
months
,
so
we've
learned
to
divide
the
chores
without
arguing
.
If
one
of
us
were
to
travel
for
a
few
days
,
the
other
would
take
over
all
the
care
,
but
usually
we
trade
the
duties
evenly
.
Although
the
task
only
takes
a
few
minutes
,
alternating
responsibilities
makes
our
shared
home
feel
fair
and
organized
.
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