of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired; stems with alternate leaves'
alternate (adj.)
someone who takes the place of another person
[ Syn: surrogate , replacement ]
alternate (n.)
every second one of a series; the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays; jam every other day- the White Queen
serving or used in place of another; an alternative plan
[ Syn: alternative , substitute ]
occurring by turns; first one and then the other; alternating feelings of love and hate
[ Syn: alternating ]
alternate (adj.)
go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
[ Syn: jump ]
exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
be an understudy or alternate for a role
[ Syn: understudy ]
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
[ Syn: interchange , tack , switch , flip , flip-flop ]
do something in turns; We take turns on the night shift
[ Syn: take turns ]