"To alternate is to take turns; an alternative is an option. When you wear your checkered blazer, the black and white squares alternate. But if you're not feeling like an '80s guitar hero, the green plaid jacket is a nice alternative. People often say alternate when they mean alternative, maybe because it's shorter." http://www.patreon.com/raocow https://talkhaus.raocow.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17447