Forklaringsordbok
Engelsk
Alter
ˈɔltər
Veldig Vanlig
~ 2100
~ 2100
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
Alter -
to change or make different
Eksempel: She decided to alter her hairstyle for the new job interview.
Bruk: formalKontekst: professional settings, academic writing
Merk: Commonly used in formal contexts to indicate a significant change or modification.
to adjust or modify slightly
Eksempel: Could you alter the meeting time to accommodate more attendees?
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: business meetings, social events
Merk: Can be used in both formal and informal situations to suggest making small changes.
to tailor or make clothes fit better
Eksempel: The tailor will alter the dress to fit your measurements perfectly.
Bruk: formalKontekst: fashion industry, clothing alterations
Merk: Primarily used in the context of adjusting or modifying clothing to fit better.
Synonymer for Alter
modify
To make partial changes to something, typically to improve or adjust it.
Eksempel: She asked the tailor to modify her dress to fit better.
Merk: Similar to 'alter' but often implies making specific changes rather than a complete transformation.
change
To make or become different; to substitute one thing for another.
Eksempel: The company decided to change its marketing strategy.
Merk: Broadly similar to 'alter' but can encompass a wider range of modifications or substitutions.
revise
To amend or alter something already written or printed.
Eksempel: He revised his essay based on the feedback from his teacher.
Merk: Specifically related to making corrections or improvements to written or printed material.
adjust
To alter or move something slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.
Eksempel: You can adjust the volume using the buttons on the remote control.
Merk: Often used in the context of fine-tuning or calibrating something to achieve a specific outcome.
Alters uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Alter ego
A person's secondary or alternative personality, typically one that is distinct from their true self.
Eksempel: Superman's alter ego is Clark Kent.
Merk: The phrase 'alter ego' refers to a different aspect or persona of a person, distinct from their primary identity.
Altercation
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
Eksempel: The heated argument escalated into a physical altercation.
Merk: An 'altercation' typically implies a more intense and confrontational disagreement than the general concept of 'alter'.
Alteration
A change or adjustment made to something.
Eksempel: She made some alterations to the dress to make it fit better.
Merk: An 'alteration' specifically refers to modifying or adjusting something, often to improve its fit, appearance, or function.
Alter course
To change the direction or path of something, especially a vehicle or vessel.
Eksempel: The captain decided to alter course to avoid the storm.
Merk: The phrase 'alter course' is used in the context of changing the direction of travel or movement.
Alteration of character
A transformation or change in a person's personality or behavior.
Eksempel: The tragic event led to an alteration of his character, making him more cautious.
Merk: This phrase specifically refers to a significant change in one's character traits or demeanor.
Altered state
A condition in which a person's normal mental state is changed, often due to external influences.
Eksempel: Under the influence of alcohol, he entered an altered state of consciousness.
Merk: An 'altered state' indicates a departure from the usual or expected mental or physical condition.
Alter one's ways
To change one's behavior or habits in order to improve or reform.
Eksempel: After the warning, he decided to alter his ways and become more responsible.
Merk: The phrase 'alter one's ways' emphasizes a deliberate change in behavior or actions for a specific purpose.
Alters hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Alter
In this context, alter is used as a short form of 'alteration', meaning to change or modify something.
Eksempel: I'm going to alter my outfit before the party tonight.
Merk: The slang term 'alter' is more commonly used in informal settings compared to 'alteration', which is more formal.
Alter - Eksempler
The artist decided to alter the painting before the exhibition.
The company had to alter their marketing strategy due to the pandemic.
She wanted to alter her hairstyle for a fresh look.
Alters grammatikk
Alter - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: alter
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): altered
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): altering
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): alters
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): alter
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): alter
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
alter inneholder 2 stavelser: al • ter
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈȯl-tər
al ter , ˈȯl tər (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Alter - Betydning og bruksfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
alter: ~ 2100 (Veldig Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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