alter

Elementary

/ˈɔːltər/

verb
To change something

alter in a sentence

  • “He decided to alter his plans.”
  • “Alcohol can alter a person's mood.”
  • “He altered his will to leave everything to his sister.”
  • “This one small event altered the course of history.”

What does “alter” mean?

alter (verb) means to change something. It is pronounced /ˈɔːltər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "alter" mean?
alter (verb) means: To change something
How do you pronounce "alter"?
"alter" is pronounced /ˈɔːltər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "alter" in a sentence?
Here is "alter" used in a sentence: He decided to alter his plans.

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