The black and white squares on a checker board are arranged alternately.
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Alternately
/[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ]/
Synonyms for "alternately" (19 found)
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Closest matches (4)
Adverb(2 words)
alternativelyas an alternative
back and forthevery other
Strong matches (6)
Adverb(5 words)
off and on
Related words (9)
Adverb(1 words)
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6 entriesalternate betweenalternate between conditionsalternately withalternating patternin alternating fashionon alternate days
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2 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Day and night come alternately.
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A and B alternately roll an N-sided die, A always first. A game is lost by the first roll failing to better the previous. What is the probability that A wins?
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Tom's mind was divided into ten different personalities, who alternately took control. They all knew each other and considered themselves different individuals.
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