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alternating
UK
/ˈɒl.tə.neɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑːl.tɚ.neɪtɪŋ/
UK
/ˈɔːltəneɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɔltərneɪtɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective derived from the verb ‘alternate’.
Translations
The alternating pattern of colors made the design more interesting.
Чередующийся узор цветов сделал дизайн более интересным.
The alternating current is used in most household appliances.
Переменный ток используется в большинстве бытовых приборов.
Definitions
The alternating pattern of black and white tiles created a striking visual effect.
An alternating current reverses its direction many times per second.
UK
/ˈɔːl.tə.neɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the action or process of alternating; uncountable.
Definitions
The alternating of day and night influenced ancient mythologies.
Synonyms
alternating
Gerund
alternated
Past Simple
alternated
Past Participle
alternating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒl.tə.neɪt/
US
/ˈɑːl.tɚ.neɪt/
(homograph)
Translations
You should alternate between jogging and walking to build endurance.
Вам следует чередовать бег трусцой и ходьбу, чтобы развить выносливость.
The guards alternate every two hours.
Охранники сменяют друг друга каждые два часа.
Additional translations
Definitions
The weather alternates between sunny and rainy throughout the week.
She alternates between jogging and cycling for her daily exercise.
They alternate driving duties on long road trips.
The designer alternated stripes of blue and white across the wall.
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The alternate was ready to step in if the main performer couldn't make it.
We need to have an alternate in case the original plan doesn't work out.
Definitions
The team plays on alternate weekends.
They took an alternate route to avoid the traffic.
The sapling's alternate leaves give the branch a spiral appearance.