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انگریزی

alter

gb/ˈɔltɚ/ us/ˈɔltɚ/
A2 انگریزی
~ 2200
معانی
0 معانی
فعل B1 action
1

Change something in some way

To make something different in some way.

استعمال کا انداز: to alter [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alter' with 'exchange' or 'replace'. 'Alter' means to make changes, not to swap one thing entirely for another.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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'.)
متضاد الفاظ
preserve (Means to keep something the same without changes.) | maintain (Means to keep something in its original state.)
لفظی تراکیب
alter plans |alter appearance |alter behavior |alter clothing |alter schedule
موضوعات
daily life |work |design |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
فعل A2 action
2

Make clothes fit better

To change clothes so they fit better.

استعمال کا انداز: to alter [a piece of clothing]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'alter' in this sense with buying new clothes; here it means changing existing clothes.
ہم معنی الفاظ
tailor (Implies making or altering clothes specifically to fit an individual.)
متضاد الفاظ
leave as is (Means not making any adjustments to the clothing.)
لفظی تراکیب
alter a dress |alter trousers |alter a suit
موضوعات
fashion |daily life |clothing |daily_life
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I will alter my pants.
  • She alters the dress for me.
  • They alter his coat.
فعل technical B2 action
3

Change genetic makeup

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

استعمال کا انداز: to alter [an organism/its genes]
ہم معنی الفاظ
modify genetically (More explicit term for altering genes.)
متضاد الفاظ
maintain genetic integrity (Means to keep the genetic makeup unchanged.)
لفظی تراکیب
genetically alter |alter DNA |alter species
موضوعات
science |biology |health
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Scientists alter plants to grow faster.
  • They alter animals for research.
  • We can alter food plants.
گرامر
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alter
IPA
GB/ˈɔltɚ/
US/ˈɔltɚ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
al - ter (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Verb
  • Base: alter
  • 3rd Person Singular: alters
  • Present Participle: altering
  • Past: altered
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
alters verb altering verb altered verb
Core family
alteration noun B1
Related words
alterable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaltered adjective unalterable adjective
عبارات

alter ego

1
/ˈɔltɚ ˈiɡoʊ/
fixed phrase

Second identity or personality

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

مثالیں
  • 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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