Alternated Meaning in English
word · lemma: alternate
ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪtɪd
AWL-ter-nay-tid
ˈɔːltənˌeɪtɪd
AWL-tuhn-ay-tid
Definition
Did one thing, then another in turns; changed back and forth repeatedly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for repeated changes, actions, or roles (e.g., "alternated seats"). More formal than "took turns". Can describe things or people switching in a set pattern.
Spanish: alternar - turnarsePortuguese (BR): alternarPortuguese (PT): alternarChinese (Simplified): 交替 - 轮流Chinese (Traditional): 交替 - 輪流Hindi: बारी-बारी करना - बदलनाArabic: تناوب - تبادلBengali: বিকল্পভাবে করা - পালাক্রমে করাRussian: чередовали - сменяли друг другаJapanese: 交互にした - 交替したVietnamese: luân phiên - thay đổi luân phiênKorean: 번갈아 했다 - 교대로 했다Turkish: sırayla yaptı - dönüşümlü yaptıUrdu: باری باری کرنا - ایک کے بعد ایک کرناIndonesian: bergantian - silih berganti
Example Sentences
We alternated between playing games and studying.
basic
She alternated working at home and going to the office.
basic
The lights alternated between red and green.
basic
We alternated turns driving on the long road trip.
natural
He alternated biting his nails and tapping the table while thinking.
natural
The band alternated fast songs with slower ones to keep things interesting.
natural