Alternately
Definition
(adv) In a way that switches between two or more states
Examples
“Her mood was unpredictable—alternately rising and falling like the evening tide.”
“We sat alternately by the heater and by the open window.”
“She alternated between French and English at the table.”
“Alternately, you can take the 7:15 bus from Pine Street.”
“The fan switches on alternately with the radiator.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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