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इंग्रजी

alter

gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2200
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद B1 action
1

Change something in some way

To make something different in some way.

वापर नमुना: to alter [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
समानार्थी शब्द
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'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.) | maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
सहप्रयोग
alter plans |alter appearance |alter behavior |alter clothing |alter schedule
विषय
daily life |work |design |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
क्रियापद A2 action
2

Make clothes fit better

To change clothes so they fit better.

वापर नमुना: to alter [a piece of clothing]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
समानार्थी शब्द
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
सहप्रयोग
alter a dress |alter trousers |alter a suit
विषय
fashion |daily life |clothing |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I will alter my pants.
  • She alters the dress for me.
  • They alter his coat.
क्रियापद technical B2 action
3

Change genetic makeup

To change the natural parts of a plant or animal using science.

वापर नमुना: to alter [an organism/its genes]
समानार्थी शब्द
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
सहप्रयोग
genetically alter |alter DNA |alter species
विषय
science |biology |health
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
  • They alter animals for research.
  • We can alter food plants.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
al - ter (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: alter
  • 3rd Person Singular: alters
  • Present Participle: altering
  • Past: altered
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
alters verb altering verb altered verb
Core family
alteration noun B1
Related words
alterable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered adjective unalterable adjective
वाक्प्रचार

alter ego

1
/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase

Second identity or personality

A different side of someone's personality, or another identity they use.

उदाहरणे
  • In the novel, the hero's alter ego is a fearless detective.
  • He uses an online avatar as his alter ego.
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