219 Synonyms for Alternate: proxy, backup

Q: What does alternate mean?

(adj): being or succeeding by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; by turns first one and then the other; hence, reciprocal; designating the members in a series, which regula

alternate (219 synonym found)

Alternate has 219 synonyms. The top synonyms for alternate are proxy, backup, substitute, representative, alternative, imitation, understudy, surrogate and 211 more. Another word for alternate is proxy. Browse the full list below.

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battledore and shuttlecock

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for alternate?

A common synonym for alternate is proxy. Other synonyms include backup, substitute, representative, alternative.

How many synonyms does alternate have?

Alternate has 219 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does alternate mean?

Definition of alternate:

(adj) : being or succeeding by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; by turns first one and then the other; hence, reciprocal; designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second

"and bid alternate passions fall and rise. -Pope"

(n) : that which alternates with something else; vicissitude; (Misuse) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty

"grateful alternates of substantial. -Prior"

(v) : to perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly; to happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time;—followed by with; as, the flood and ebb tides alternate with each other

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