adjective
- occurring in turns; following in succession
- changing between two or more states, conditions, or activities
verb
- present participle of alternate; taking turns or changing between options
Examples
- The traffic light showed alternating red and green signals.
- She spent the day alternating between studying and taking breaks.
- The alternating pattern of black and white squares created a checkerboard.
- He was alternating between excitement and nervousness before the interview.
- The alternating current flows in different directions.
- They established an alternating schedule for weekend duties.
- The garden featured alternating rows of roses and tulips.