What is the difference between Alternate and Alternative?
What is the difference between Alternate and Alternative? :
Alternate : (adjective)
( 1 ) Happening or following one after the other
This is a pattern of alternate circles and squares.
He passed through alternate triumph and despairs.
( 2 ) Every second (2nd)
I meet his on alternate days.
This college remains open on all alternate days.
Alternative : (adjective)
( 1 ) Available in place of something else – other
He found alternative means of transport.
The alternative book to study for the examinations is New Approach Learner’s Grammar.
Subscribe To This Site
