alter
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɔltɚ/ · UK /ˈɔːltə/
Forms: alters, altering, altered
alter means: To change something, often slightly, or become different.
verb
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To change something, often slightly, or become different.
- We need to alter our plans.
- She altered the dress to make it shorter.
- His opinion has altered over the years.
Questions about alter
What does alter mean?
To change something, often slightly, or become different.
What is alter in other languages?
Türkçe: değiştirmek · Español: cambiar · Français: modifier · Deutsch: ändern · Italiano: modificare · 日本語: 変える
How do you pronounce alter?
In American English /ˈɔltɚ/; in British English /ˈɔːltə/.
How do you use alter in a sentence?
We need to alter our plans. She altered the dress to make it shorter.
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