Meaning of 'alternate'

adjective

occurring by turns

Synonyms: alternating

adjective

every second one of a series

adjective

of leaves and branches etc

adjective

serving or used in place of another

Synonyms: alternative

noun

someone who takes the place of another person

Synonyms: replacement

verb

to do something in turns

Example: "I alternate between biking and swimming."

Synonyms: take turns

verb

to go back and forth

Example: "I alternated between watching tv and playing video games."

Synonyms: jump

verb

to be an understudy or alternate for a role

Example: "I alternate for some famous actors I'm not allowed to name."

Synonyms: understudy