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alter

[awl-ter] / ˈɔl tər /




Usage

What is another way to say alter? To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one). To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. 

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Hip-hop’s biggest anime ambassador these days may be Megan Thee Stallion, who built a whole alter ego, Todoroki Tina, around her favorite character from “My Hero Academia.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The legislation would not alter child support, as California law allows payments to continue even when a parent has lost custody or visitation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Because these tissues contain large amounts of water, scientists found that applying a mild electric current can temporarily alter the tissue's acidity level, or pH.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

So if you change the transfer on death or payable on death designations to your grandchildren, that won’t alter the step-up.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

This was a letter that could alter history.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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