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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.

Similar words: change, modify, adjust

Common phrases: alter something, alter a plan, alter a dress, alter the structure

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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