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