alter

//ˈɔːltər//
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

alterInfinitive
alterPresent tense
alteredPast tense
alteredPast participle
alteringPresent participle
altersThird-person singular
1

to change or make something different in some way, but without changing it completely

We need to alter our plans because of the weather.

2

to make changes to a piece of clothing so that it fits better

I need to alter this dress because it's too long.

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