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Alternated

Verb / ˈɔ:ltɜ:ˌneɪtɪd / Another word for alternated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take turns or switch back and forth between two things.

Synonyms & similar words

flipflop tack interchange understudy switch flip taketurns jump alternate rotate switch exchange substitute vary shuffle interchange oscillate fluctuate vary flip-flop transmute mutate transpose convert metamorphose transfigure

Example sentences

  1. I alternated between red and green markers to color the picture.
  2. She alternated between walking and running.
  3. He alternated between taking a sip of water and a bite of sandwich.
  4. The weather alternated between sunny and cloudy.
  5. The teacher alternated between math and science lessons.

Quotes

  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu
  • Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change. - Wayne Dyer

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