alter


Definition: Meaning of, alter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɔːltə;ˈɒltə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
alter altered altered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
altering alters
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to change, or to make someone or something change
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  2. [transitive] to make a piece of clothing longer, wider etc so that it fits
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alter used in phrases

  • alter ego (noun)
    1. somebody's alter ego an invented person that you use to represent part of your character that is very different from your usual one
    2. someone you trust and who has similar opinions, attitudes etc
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