An adverb describing “changing between A and B repeatedly and subsequently”
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I'm looking for an adverb for describing "changing between A and B repeatedly and subsequently". (I'm not sure I used the word "subsequently" correctly.)
For example, Amy and Bob needs to press the button in this order
... => Amy presses => Bob presses => Amy presses => Bob presses => ...
So we can say that "Amy and Bob presses the button _____".
single-word-requests adverbs
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I'm looking for an adverb for describing "changing between A and B repeatedly and subsequently". (I'm not sure I used the word "subsequently" correctly.)
For example, Amy and Bob needs to press the button in this order
... => Amy presses => Bob presses => Amy presses => Bob presses => ...
So we can say that "Amy and Bob presses the button _____".
single-word-requests adverbs
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I'm looking for an adverb for describing "changing between A and B repeatedly and subsequently". (I'm not sure I used the word "subsequently" correctly.)
For example, Amy and Bob needs to press the button in this order
... => Amy presses => Bob presses => Amy presses => Bob presses => ...
So we can say that "Amy and Bob presses the button _____".
single-word-requests adverbs
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I'm looking for an adverb for describing "changing between A and B repeatedly and subsequently". (I'm not sure I used the word "subsequently" correctly.)
For example, Amy and Bob needs to press the button in this order
... => Amy presses => Bob presses => Amy presses => Bob presses => ...
So we can say that "Amy and Bob presses the button _____".
single-word-requests adverbs
single-word-requests adverbs
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Alternate, Alternating and in your case Alternatingly which is synonymous with "taking turns".
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If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
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Alternately is what you're looking for. It means "in alternating sequence or position".
Don't confuse this word with "alternatively", which means "as different choice to". (e.g., "They could take the money now, or alternatively bet it on the next race")
Normally, you'd place "alternately" ahead of the verb, as so:
- Amy and bob alternately press the button.
(Note that you have to use the plural of the verb when you have a plural subject such as "Amy and Bob")
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
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In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
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active
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2
down vote
accepted
Alternate, Alternating and in your case Alternatingly which is synonymous with "taking turns".
answered Nov 15 at 8:57
Maria
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If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
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up vote
2
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Alternate, Alternating and in your case Alternatingly which is synonymous with "taking turns".
answered Nov 15 at 8:57
Maria
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If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
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up vote
2
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accepted
up vote
2
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Alternate, Alternating and in your case Alternatingly which is synonymous with "taking turns".
answered Nov 15 at 8:57
Maria
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Alternate, Alternating and in your case Alternatingly which is synonymous with "taking turns".
answered Nov 15 at 8:57
Maria
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answered Nov 15 at 8:57
Maria
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answered Nov 15 at 8:57
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answered Nov 15 at 8:57
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If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
add a comment |
If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
If two buttons A and B need to be press like ...=>A=>B=>A=>..., can I say "A and B needs to be pressed alternatingly"? Because "taking turns" seems not used for non-humans.
– Vito Chou
Nov 15 at 9:55
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
Yes, "taking turns" is most commonly used to describe human interactions, but can be applied to animals or machines who do things in an alternating fashion. "The male and female birds take turns sitting on the egg" instead of "The male and female birds sitting on the egg alternatingly".
– Maria
Nov 15 at 15:15
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
I am doubtful. I checked several reputable online dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Macmillan. None of these have "alternatingly". If you are sure this is actually the right answer, I think you should explain why lexicographers are not listing it.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 16 at 18:01
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
Alternately is what you're looking for. It means "in alternating sequence or position".
Don't confuse this word with "alternatively", which means "as different choice to". (e.g., "They could take the money now, or alternatively bet it on the next race")
Normally, you'd place "alternately" ahead of the verb, as so:
- Amy and bob alternately press the button.
(Note that you have to use the plural of the verb when you have a plural subject such as "Amy and Bob")
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
2
In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
Alternately is what you're looking for. It means "in alternating sequence or position".
Don't confuse this word with "alternatively", which means "as different choice to". (e.g., "They could take the money now, or alternatively bet it on the next race")
Normally, you'd place "alternately" ahead of the verb, as so:
- Amy and bob alternately press the button.
(Note that you have to use the plural of the verb when you have a plural subject such as "Amy and Bob")
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
2
In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Alternately is what you're looking for. It means "in alternating sequence or position".
Don't confuse this word with "alternatively", which means "as different choice to". (e.g., "They could take the money now, or alternatively bet it on the next race")
Normally, you'd place "alternately" ahead of the verb, as so:
- Amy and bob alternately press the button.
(Note that you have to use the plural of the verb when you have a plural subject such as "Amy and Bob")
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
Alternately is what you're looking for. It means "in alternating sequence or position".
Don't confuse this word with "alternatively", which means "as different choice to". (e.g., "They could take the money now, or alternatively bet it on the next race")
Normally, you'd place "alternately" ahead of the verb, as so:
- Amy and bob alternately press the button.
(Note that you have to use the plural of the verb when you have a plural subject such as "Amy and Bob")
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
answered Nov 15 at 12:02
KrisW
6369
6369
2
In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
add a comment |
2
In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
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In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
In North American usage, the NOUN Alternate is used to define a person who is a substitute, backup, or the second option. "If the Quarterback breaks his leg, who is the alternate?" Thus, 'Alternately' will be forever confused with the quality of being a substitute or second option. Whereas, Alternatingly more precise and is not as easily confused with the property of the NOUN Alternate.
– Maria
Nov 15 at 18:57
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
+1, Good to know, thanks. "Alternate" is not used as a noun in British English ("alternative" is used in a similar sense, though), and the American usage you've described would be considered odd or even incorrect to British English speakers.
– KrisW
Nov 15 at 20:51
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