All alternate antonyms
al·ter·nate
A a noun alternate
- necessity — something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
adjective alternate
verb alternate
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- persist — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
- stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- continue — If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.