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Term: Alternate

Definition:

(noun) - a person or thing that takes the place of another.

(adjective) - occurring in turn repeatedly.

(verb) - take turns with another person or thing; interchange regularly.

Sense 1: Alternate as a Noun

A substitute or replacement for someone or something.

Example Sentences:

1. "John was ill, so his brother became his alternate for the debate competition."
2. "When the main actor got injured, the director had to find an alternate to fill the role."

Sense 2: Alternate as an Adjective

Recurring or happening in turns.

Example Sentences:

1. "The team practices on alternate days of the week."
2. "The traffic light has alternate red and green signals."

Sense 3: Alternate as a Verb

To take turns with someone or something; to interchange regularly.

Example Sentences:

1. "In a relay race, the runners alternate passing the baton."
2. "We like to alternate between going out for dinner and cooking at home."

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