alter
gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
Change something in some way
To make something different in some way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to alter [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
Συνώνυμα
change (A more general term; 'alter' often suggests a more specific or limited change.)
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modify (Often used in technical or formal contexts, similar in meaning to 'alter'.)
Αντώνυμα
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.)
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maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
alter plans
|alter appearance
|alter behavior
|alter clothing
|alter schedule
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ρήμα
A2
action
2
Make clothes fit better
To change clothes so they fit better.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to alter [a piece of clothing]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
Συνώνυμα
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
Αντώνυμα
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
alter a dress
|alter trousers
|alter a suit
Θέματα
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will alter my pants.
- She alters the dress for me.
- They alter his coat.
Ρήμα
technical
B2
action
3
Change genetic makeup
To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to alter [an organism/its genes]
Συνώνυμα
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
Αντώνυμα
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
genetically alter
|alter DNA
|alter species
Θέματα
science
|biology
|health
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
- They alter animals for research.
- We can alter food plants.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
al - ter (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: alter
- 3rd Person Singular: alters
- Present Participle: altering
- Past: altered
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
alters
verb
altering
verb
altered
verb
Core family
alteration
noun B1
Related words
alterable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered
adjective
unalterable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
alter ego
1/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase
Second identity or personality
A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.
Παραδείγματα
- In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
- He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.