alternately vs preferably

alternately

adv
  • Alternatively. 

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

  • By alternation; when, in a proportion, the antecedent term is compared with antecedent, and consequent. 

preferably

adv
  • In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner. 

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