CEFR A2

alter

verb

Meaning

To change or make different.

Examples

We need to alter the plan slightly to accommodate the new budget.
The doctor explained that the medication might alter his mood.

Synonyms: change, adjust, modify, revise

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alter (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːl.tər/

Definition

To change or make different.

Examples

We need to alter the plan slightly to accommodate the new budget.
The doctor explained that the medication might alter his mood.
She decided to alter her hairstyle for the party.

How to Use alter

alter something (collocation): To change or modify a thing. — "Can you alter the settings on this device?"
alter something slightly (collocation): To make a small change to something. — "The designer altered the dress slightly to improve the fit."
alter something significantly (collocation): To make a large or important change to something. — "The new policy will significantly alter how we do business."

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