B2
alternately vs alternatively
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alternatelyadverb/ˈɔːl.tər.nət.li/ | Meaning first one thing, then another, and then the first again, in a repeating pattern | Goes with — | Example The weather was alternately sunny and rainy all through our trip to Da Lat. |
| alternativelyadverb/ɔːlˈtɜːr.nə.tɪv.li/ | Meaning used to give a second choice or possibility | Goes with or alternatively | Example You can pay by card. Alternatively, you can pay cash on delivery. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The weather was sunny and rainy all through our trip to Da Lat.