Alter: meaning, definitions and examples

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alter

 

[ หˆษ”หltษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alterar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคจเคพ (badalna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รคndern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengubah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ะฝัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmieniaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๆ›ดใ™ใ‚‹ (henkล suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modifier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alterar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€๊ฒฝํ•˜๋‹ค (byeongyeonghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบูŠูŠุฑ (taghyeer)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmฤ›nit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmeniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”นๅ˜ (gวŽibiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spremeniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทะณะตั€ั‚ัƒ (รถzgertu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ (shetc'vla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,772, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.