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Definition of alternatingly

alternatingly

/ˈɔːl.tɚ.neɪ.tɪŋ.li/
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Adjective:alternating
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• adverb

1

In an alternating manner; by occurring or following in turns repeatedly.

Example

"The warning beacon flashed red and white alternatingly throughout the night."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Alternately" is far more common in standard English than "alternatingly" to mean "by turns," while neither should be confused with "alternatively," which introduces a different option or choice.

• Nearby Words

altercation
alternate
alternately
alternatingly
alternation
alternative
alternatively

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alternatingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alternatingly
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