alternating
To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
Word facts
Definition of Alternating
To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
Example sentences
- 1
The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other.
- 2
The land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains.
Synonyms for Alternating
Antonyms for Alternating
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How many syllables does alternating have?
Alternating has 4 syllables: alt·ern·ati·ng. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is alternating?
Alternating is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for alternating?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for alternating. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use alternating in a sentence?
Example: "The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other."
What words start with the same letter as alternating?
Alternating starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does alternating have?
Alternating has 11 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.