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- [awl-ter]
- /ˈɔl tər/
- /ˈɔːltə(r)/
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- [awl-ter]
- /ˈɔl tər/
Definitions of alter word
- verb alter If something alters or if you alter it, it changes. 3
- verb alter to make or become different in some respect; change 3
- verb transitive alter to make different in details but not in substance; modify 3
- verb transitive alter to resew parts of (a garment) for a better fit 3
- verb transitive alter to castrate or spay 3
- intransitive verb alter to become different; change; vary 3
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Origin of alter
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French alterer < Late Latin alterāre to change, worsen, derivative of Latin alter other
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Parts of speech for Alter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alter
verb alter
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
- amend — If you amend something that has been written such as a law, or something that is said, you change it in order to improve it or make it more accurate.
- modify — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- transform — to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
- revamp — to renovate, redo, or revise: We've decided to revamp the entire show.
Antonyms for alter
verb alter
- stagnate — to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- ruin — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
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