alternate

to switch back and forth; every other one

Root

  • alter: other, change, or make different

Other words with the alter root

  • adulterate: to corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding something inferior
  • adulteration: act of making something impure by adding inferior material
  • alter: to change or make different
  • alteration: a change or modification
  • alternative: another possible choice
  • altruism: selfless concern for the welfare of others
  • altruistic: showing selfless concern for others

Alternate moves between others: one, then the other, then back again.

They alternate hard practice days with review days.

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