alter
gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2
Английски
~ 2200
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
Change something in some way
To make something different in some way.
Модел на употреба:
to alter [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
Синоними
change (A more general term; 'alter' often suggests a more specific or limited change.)
|
modify (Often used in technical or formal contexts, similar in meaning to 'alter'.)
Антоними
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.)
|
maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
Колокации
alter plans
|alter appearance
|alter behavior
|alter clothing
|alter schedule
Теми
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- They had to alter the design after the client’s feedback.
- I decided to alter my travel plans because of the storm.
- The tailor will alter the dress to fit you better.
- We need to alter our approach to solve this problem.
- He altered the recipe by adding more spices.
Примери за учащи
- I will alter my plan.
- The shop can alter my shirt.
- We alter the room for the party.
- She alters her hair color.
- They alter the game rules.
Глагол
A2
action
2
Make clothes fit better
To change clothes so they fit better.
Модел на употреба:
to alter [a piece of clothing]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
Синоними
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
Антоними
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
Колокации
alter a dress
|alter trousers
|alter a suit
Теми
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Примери
- The seamstress will alter your jacket to make it tighter.
- I need to alter these pants because they are too long.
- They altered the wedding dress for the bride.
Примери за учащи
- I will alter my pants.
- She alters the dress for me.
- They alter his coat.
Глагол
technical
B2
action
3
Change genetic makeup
To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.
Модел на употреба:
to alter [an organism/its genes]
Синоними
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
Антоними
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
Колокации
genetically alter
|alter DNA
|alter species
Теми
science
|biology
|health
Примери
- Scientists can alter crops to resist pests.
- The lab altered the bacteria for research purposes.
- They are studying how to alter genes to cure diseases.
Примери за учащи
- Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
- They alter animals for research.
- We can alter food plants.
Граматика
Речникова форма
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
Срички и ударение
al - ter (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: alter
- 3rd Person Singular: alters
- Present Participle: altering
- Past: altered
Семейство думи
Forms
alters
verb
altering
verb
altered
verb
Core family
alteration
noun B1
Related words
alterable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered
adjective
unalterable
adjective
Изрази
alter ego
1/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase
Second identity or personality
A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.
Примери
- In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
- He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.