Alternate
Definitions
- That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.
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A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty. US
- A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.
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A replacement of equal or greater value or function. US
Equivalents
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العربيةتناوب
Българскидруг
Catalàalternar
Cymraegbob yn ail
Danskalternativ
Gaeilgeailtéarnaigh
Galegoalternar
Magyarváltakozik
Tagalogsalisi
Examples
“Grateful alternates of substantial peace.”
“Corridors beyond this point⟳ have⟳ collapsed. I'm looking for an alternate. Careful.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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