English / word

alter

verb B2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to change something, usually in a small but important way

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

In context

Please alter the sleeves of this panjabi.

We need to alter the project plan after the meeting.

Synonyms

change,modify,adjust

Antonyms

preserve,maintain,keep

Collocations

alter plans,alter course,alter appearance

Past: altered · Past participle: altered · -ing: altering