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cyclical vs alternate

alternate vs cyclical

cyclical is not a noun while alternate is a noun.

cyclical and alternate both are adjectives.

cyclical is not a verb while alternate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cyclical No Yes No No
alternate Yes Yes Yes No
cyclical (noun) alternate (noun)
someone who takes the place of another person
cyclical (adjective) alternate (adjective)
recurring in cycles 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
cyclical (verb) alternate (verb)
do something in turns
go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
be an understudy or alternate for a role
exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
Difference between cyclical and alternate

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