Definitions

1. verb

to replace or follow one another in a sequence, or to provide an alternative or substitute

“The new law will alternate weekends off for the employees.”

2. adjective

occurring or done at intervals, or providing a choice or substitute

“Alternate routes to the festival are available due to the traffic congestion.”

3. noun

a person or thing that replaces or follows another in a sequence, or an alternative or substitute

“The alternate for the team captain was chosen from the players.”

4. adverb

in an alternating manner

“The lights alternate every five minutes to save energy.”