Alternate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be an understudy or alternate for a role.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Understudy

Hypernyms

• Memorize
• Con
• Learn

Related Words

• Alternate (noun)

Meaning ²

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Interchange
• Flip
• Flip-flop
• Tack
• Switch

Hypernyms

• Turn
• Change By Reversal
• Reverse

Meaning ³

Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Jump

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Vary

Related Words

• Alternation (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Do something in turns; "We take turns on the night shift".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Take Turns

Hypernyms

• Move

Related Words

• Alternation (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Related Words

• Alternate (noun)