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alternate vs change

change vs alternate

alternate and change both are nouns.

alternate is an adjective but change is not an adjective.

alternate and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alternate Yes Yes Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of alternate; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than alternate:
  • alternate: go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
  • change: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Other hypernyms of alternate include alter, vary.
alternate (noun) change (noun)
someone who takes the place of another person the action of changing something
a different or fresh set of clothes
a thing that is different
a difference that is usually pleasant
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
alternate (adjective) change (adjective)
of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired
serving or used in place of another
occurring by turns; first one and then the other
every second one of a series
alternate (verb) change (verb)
do something in turns undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
be an understudy or alternate for a role change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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