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Please do not alter the final answer.
What does Alter mean?
To change something.
Dictionary definition
To change something in some way.
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Alter in a sentence
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The tailor will alter the sleeves so they fit.
hard
One new clue can alter how readers understand a mystery.
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Altar or alter?
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Altar
A table or raised place used in religious worship.
In a sentence Flowers stood near the altar.
Alter
To change something.
In a sentence We can alter the design.
Spot the difference Altar is a table or raised place used in worship. Alter means change.
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1The candles were placed on the ___ in the church.
Check answer 1
altar — The sentence names a place used in worship.
2Please ___ the plan to include a lunch break.
Check answer 2
alter — The sentence asks for a change.
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Alter
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awl · ter · strongest beat: awl
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WordAlter.
Partverb.
MeaningAlter means To change something.
ExampleExample: Please do not alter the final answer.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- awl · ter
- Strongest beat
- awl
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on awl.
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