alter
/ˈɔːltər/
al · ter
ˈɔːl · tər
English Definition
v. to change or modify
Significado en Español
alterar, modificar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thay đổi, sửa đổi
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Example Sentence
You can alter the settings to improve performance.
你可以修改设置来提高性能。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
alt(change)+er(verb suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “alter”?
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A
cease
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B
change
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C
preserve
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D
ignore
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B — change.
“alter” means v. to change or modify
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The tailor offered to ______ the jacket so that it would fit perfectly.
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A
preserve
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B
keep
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C
alter
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D
maintain
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C — alter.
“alter” means v. to change or modify
Common questions about “alter”
What does “alter” mean?
alter — v. to change or modify. In Chinese: 改变，修改.
How do you pronounce “alter”?
alter is pronounced /ˈɔːltər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: al · ter.
How do you use “alter” in a sentence?
You can alter the settings to improve performance. (你可以修改设置来提高性能。)
What are synonyms for “alter”?
change, modify, adjust, revise — all close in meaning to alter (v. to change or modify).
Is “alter” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. alter appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “alter”?
alt(change)+er(verb suffix)
