alternate
/ˈɔːltərnət/
al · ter · nate
ˈɔːl · tər · nət
English Definition
v./adj. take turns, every other
Significado en Español
alternar, alternativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
luân phiên, thay phiên
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
alter(change)+nate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “alternate”.
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A
rotate
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B
stop
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C
fix
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D
attach
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A — rotate.
“alternate” means v./adj. take turns, every other
Common questions about “alternate”
What does “alternate” mean?
alternate — v./adj. take turns, every other. In Chinese: 交替，轮流的.
How do you pronounce “alternate”?
alternate is pronounced /ˈɔːltərnət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · ter · nate.
Is “alternate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. alternate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “alternate”?
alter(change)+nate
