alternately

Definition

In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

Etymology

From alternate + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "All night Katerina and I watched alternately, though, I shame to say, I slept more than I watched; and, having first ascertained that there was no change, I came directly hither."
• "Tired with the heat and my walk, I threw myself down on the grass in the shadow of the house, where I lay half-asleep enjoying a quiet rest, when I was startled by an unpleasant clamour, the jarring voice of a woman, who was trying by alternately scolding and using pet names to pacify a litter of grunting pigs on the farm."
• "Well, I can't help noticing that you insult me and then you're polite to me alternately."