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