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alter
1[ awl-ter ]
verb (used with object)
- to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify:
to alter a coat; to alter a will; to alter course.
- to castrate or spay.
verb (used without object)
- to change; become different or modified.
Alter
2[ awl-ter ]
noun
- David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
alter.
3abbreviation for
- alteration.
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, adverb
- ˌٱˈٲ, noun
- ˈٱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- t· noun
- -t adjective
- ·t verb (used with object)
- ·t verb
- ܲ·t·Բ adjective
- ɱ-t adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of alter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of alter1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"Richard Burrows altered my life demonstrably and immeasurably. He changed my life irreversibly. His abuse strips away humanity."
While fauxitude can alter the tone of the moment in positive ways, it doesn’t solve the core of the issue: Men are still talking over women, and women are expected to communicate differently than men.
Mr Griffin said it was a criminal offence to suppress, conceal, alter, or destroy relevant evidence and said providers should be properly resourced to respond to the inquiry.
The populous province is home to 122 seats in Parliament out of 343 that could alter the outcome of the election.
And there’s an introduction of a particular character who alters the landscape.
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When To Use
is another way to say alter?
To alter something is to make it different in some particular way, such as in size, style, or course. How does alter compare to change? Find out on
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