Alternately: meaning, definitions and examples
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alternately
[ ɔːlˈtɜːnətli ]
in a alternating sequence
Taking turns in sequence; first one thing, then the other.
Synonyms
interchangeably, sequentially, successively
Examples of usage
- During the game, the players alternately took shots at the target.
- She alternately laughed and cried while watching the movie.
used to describe something that occurs in turns
Occurring in or forming a repeated series.
Synonyms
intermittent, reciprocal, rotating
Examples of usage
- They painted the room in alternately colored stripes.
- The alternately flashing lights caught the attention of the drivers.
Translations
Translations of the word "alternately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alternadamente
🇮🇳 बारी-बारी से
🇩🇪 abwechselnd
🇮🇩 bergantian
🇺🇦 почергово
🇵🇱 naprzemiennie
🇯🇵 交互に (こうごに)
🇫🇷 alternativement
🇪🇸 alternadamente
🇹🇷 dönüşümlü olarak
🇰🇷 번갈아
🇸🇦 بالتناوب
🇨🇿 střídavě
🇸🇰 striedavo
🇨🇳 交替地 (jiāotì de)
🇸🇮 izmenično
🇮🇸 til skiptis
🇰🇿 кезек-кезек
🇬🇪 მორიგეობით
🇦🇿 növbə ilə
🇲🇽 alternadamente
Word origin
The word 'alternately' originated from the Latin word 'alternatus', which means 'done by turns'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The concept of alternating or taking turns has been a fundamental aspect of human interaction and activities throughout history. Whether in sports, games, or everyday tasks, the idea of doing things alternately has been prevalent in various cultures and societies.
See also: alternation.