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."

Synonyms of altered

Words with a similar meaning to altered:

• changed
• modified
• adjusted
• transformed

Antonyms of altered

Words with the opposite meaning to altered:

• unchanged
• original

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