Alter: meaning, definitions and examples
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alter
[ หษหltษr ]
change
To make a change or changes in something, typically in order to improve it or to make it different in some way. It can also refer to modifying or adjusting something.
Synonyms
adjust, amend, change, modify.
Examples of usage
- He decided to alter his appearance by dyeing his hair.
- She altered the recipe to make it healthier.
- The tailor altered the dress to fit perfectly.
clothing
A garment that has been modified to fit or suit someone better, typically by adjusting its seams or overall structure.
Synonyms
adjustment, modification, tailoring.
Examples of usage
- She took the dress to the tailor for alterations.
- The pants needed some alterations to fit properly.
Translations
Translations of the word "alter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alterar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคจเคพ (badalna)
๐ฉ๐ช รคndern
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengubah
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัะฝัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zmieniaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคๆดใใ (henkล suru)
๐ซ๐ท modifier
๐ช๐ธ alterar
๐น๐ท deฤiลtirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ๊ฒฝํ๋ค (byeongyeonghada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุบููุฑ (taghyeer)
๐จ๐ฟ zmฤnit
๐ธ๐ฐ zmeniลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆนๅ (gวibiร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ spremeniti
๐ฎ๐ธ breyta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะทะณะตััั (รถzgertu)
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแ (shetc'vla)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษyiลdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ alterar
Etymology
The word 'alter' originated from the Latin word 'alterare', which means 'to change'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. Over time, 'alter' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to change and modification.
See also: alterably, alteration, alterations, altercation, altered, alterer, altering, alternating, inalterably, subaltern, unalterable, unaltered.