alter
gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2
영어
~ 2200
의미
의미 0개
동사
B1
action
1
Change something in some way
To make something different in some way.
사용 패턴：
to alter [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
유의어
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'.)
반의어
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.)
|
maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
연어
alter plans
|alter appearance
|alter behavior
|alter clothing
|alter schedule
주제
daily life
|work
|design
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
동사
A2
action
2
Make clothes fit better
To change clothes so they fit better.
사용 패턴：
to alter [a piece of clothing]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
유의어
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
반의어
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
연어
alter a dress
|alter trousers
|alter a suit
주제
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I will alter my pants.
- She alters the dress for me.
- They alter his coat.
동사
technical
B2
action
3
Change genetic makeup
To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.
사용 패턴：
to alter [an organism/its genes]
유의어
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
반의어
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
연어
genetically alter
|alter DNA
|alter species
주제
science
|biology
|health
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
- They alter animals for research.
- We can alter food plants.
문법
기본형
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
음절 및 강세
al - ter （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
활용형
Verb
- Base: alter
- 3rd Person Singular: alters
- Present Participle: altering
- Past: altered
관련 단어
Forms
alters
verb
altering
verb
altered
verb
Core family
alteration
noun B1
Related words
alterable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered
adjective
unalterable
adjective
표현
alter ego
1/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase
Second identity or personality
A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.
예문
- In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
- He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.