Alternate has 11 synonyms including alternative, surrogate, jump. Opposite words include opposite and paired. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with alternate by meaning or context.
Alternate contains 9 letters: 4 vowels (A, E) and 5 consonants (L, T, R, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Alternate scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. As a 9-letter word, alternate can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| flip-flop | 18 | 22 | 9 |
| interchange | 17 | 20 | 11 |
| replacement | 17 | 22 | 11 |
| jump | 15 | 20 | 4 |
| secondary | 15 | 16 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for alternate are alternative, surrogate, jump, interchange, secondary. In total, there are 11 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of alternate include opposite, paired.
Yes, alternate is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 11 points.
Alternate has 9 letters: 4 vowels (A, E) and 5 consonants (L, T, R, N).