Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
by-turns
adverb
/baɪ tɜrnz/
Definition
In an alternating manner, taking turns; one after another.
Examples
- We took care of the project by turns, ensuring that each person had a chance to contribute.
- The children played with the toy by turns, so everyone could have a turn with it.
Meaning
The phrase ‘by-turns’ refers to situations where actions or events occur in succession, with each participant or element taking its turn.
Synonyms
- alternately
- in succession
- in turn
