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exchange vs alternate

alternate vs exchange

exchange and alternate both are nouns.

exchange is not an adjective while alternate is an adjective.

exchange and alternate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exchange Yes No Yes No
alternate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, alternate is a hyponym of exchange; that is, alternate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exchange:
  • exchange: hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
  • alternate: exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
exchange (noun) alternate (noun)
reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries) someone who takes the place of another person
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
the act of changing one thing for another thing
the act of giving something in return for something received
(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
exchange (adjective) alternate (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
exchange (verb) alternate (verb)
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category do something in turns
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
exchange a penalty for a less severe one reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
give to, and receive from, one another be an understudy or alternate for a role
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
Difference between exchange and alternate

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