Alternating
Alternating adjective - Occurring by turns; first one and then the other.
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Synonyms for Alternating
Intermittent and alternating are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intermittent" instead the word "Alternating" as an adjective or a noun.
Intermittent
Intermittent adjective - Occurring or appearing at intervals.
Usage example: intermittent showers had me opening and closing my umbrella all day long
Alternating and intermittent are semantically related. You can use "Alternating" instead the word "Intermittent" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: intermittently, intermitting
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Related pairs
- irregular and alternating
- irregular and intermittent
- regular and alternating
- regular and intermittent
- shifting and alternating
- shifting and intermittent
- unsteady and alternating
- unsteady and intermittent
- fluctuating and alternating
- fluctuating and intermittent
- changeable and alternating
- changeable and intermittent
- erratic and alternating
- erratic and intermittent
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