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alterto change or modify something, usually in a small but significant way

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to change or modify something, usually in a small but significant way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːltər/

Korean meaning: 변경하다, 수정하다 (보통 작지만 중요한 방식으로)

Korean pronunciation: 올-터 (강세: 올)

Example Sentences

  • My mom said she would alter my pants, but now I look like I'm wearing shorts to a wedding!
  • The chef had to alter the recipe because he accidentally used salt instead of sugar.
  • Climate change is beginning to alter weather patterns around the world.

alter

VERB

//ˈɔːltər//

to change or modify something, usually in a small but significant way

alter concept
💡 Concept

to change or modify something, usually in a small but significant way

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alter rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Alter the halter when you falter!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːltər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːltə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Prefix없음-
Rootalter
Suffix-없음

Origin

From Latin 'alter' meaning 'other' or 'another,' which comes from the Indo-European root meaning 'to grow' or 'to nourish.' The word entered Middle English through Old French 'alterer.'

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🎵Rhyme

falterwalterhalterpsalter
falter
walter
halter
psalter

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom said she would alter my pants, but now I look like I'm wearing shorts to a wedding!

😄 Fun example

The chef had to alter the recipe because he accidentally used salt instead of sugar.

Climate change is beginning to alter weather patterns around the world.

The company decided to alter its marketing strategy to appeal to younger consumers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

changemodifyadjusttransformrevise

Antonyms

maintainpreservekeep

Related

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