CEFR B1

altered

verb

Meaning

Changed or made different, often in a way that improves or modifies something.

Examples

The fabric had been altered to fit her perfectly.
His opinion on the matter was altered after hearing new evidence.

Synonyms: changed, modified, adjusted, transformed

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altered (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːltərd/

Definition

Changed or made different, often in a way that improves or modifies something.

Examples

The fabric had been altered to fit her perfectly.
His opinion on the matter was altered after hearing new evidence.
The recipe was altered slightly to make it healthier.

How to Use altered

alter something (prepositional phrase): To change or make something different. — "We need to alter the plan to fit the new budget."
be altered (prepositional phrase): To have been changed or made different. — "The course content has been altered for the next academic year."

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