alternate
Translation
every other, alternative, substitute
Examples
We meet on alternate Fridays.
We meet on alternate Fridays.
We took an alternate route to avoid traffic.
We took an alternate route to avoid traffic.
Grammar Patterns
alternate ((noun)) happening on one day, week, etc. but not the next We have meetings on alternate Mondays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: every other, different, substitute
Etymology
From Latin 'alter' (other), implying 'the other one' of a pair.
Memory Tips
Note the pronunciation difference: the adjective is /ɔːlˈtɜːnət/, while the verb is /ˈɔːltəneɪt/.