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alternated

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈɑːl.t̬ɚ-/
    • /ˈɒl.tə.neɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈɑːl.t̬ɚ-/

Definition of alternated word

  • noun alternated Simple past tense and past participle of alternate. 1

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Parts of speech for Alternated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alternated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alternated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for alternated

adjective alternated

  • staggered — to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
  • spaced out — dazed or stupefied because of the influence of narcotic drugs.
  • zigzagged — a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.

Antonyms for alternated

verb alternated

  • remained — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • stayed — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
  • held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
  • kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
  • persisted — 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.

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