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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

alternates

/ˈɔːltərnɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does alternates mean?

noun

Things or people that are used instead of something else, or that are used in turn with something else. Alternates may be used in a regular or irregular pattern.

Example

"The team's alternates played in the tournament while the main team was on break."

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