alter
alter
to change something slightly
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alter with Russian translation
alter usage examples
Она изменяла свою речь, чтобы звучать более официально.
She altered her speech to sound more formal.
Мы можем изменять расписание, если погода изменится.
We may alter the schedule if the weather changes.
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alter synonyms
What's the difference between alter / change / modify / adjust / amend
изменять — to change something slightly
She altered her speech to sound more formal.
Она изменяла свою речь, чтобы звучать более официально.
to make a change, often a partial or slight one
They altered the design to make it fit better.
Они изменили дизайн, чтобы он лучше подошёл.
the most general word for making something different
People change jobs for many reasons.
Люди меняют работу по многим причинам.
to make small or specific changes, usually to improve something
We modified the program to fix the bug.
Мы внесли изменения в программу, чтобы исправить ошибку.
to change slightly to make something fit, work, or suit a situation
Please adjust the seat before we start driving.
Пожалуйста, отрегулируйте сиденье перед тем, как мы поедем.
to officially change a text, law, or document
The committee amended the proposal yesterday.
Комитет вчера внес поправки в предложение.
to change and improve something, especially a text, plan, or opinion
She revised the report before submitting it.
Она доработала отчёт перед сдачей.
to change something completely into a different form or state
The project transformed the old factory into offices.
Проект превратил старую фабрику в офисы.
to change or make something different in different cases or over time
Costs vary depending on the size of the order.
Стоимость меняется в зависимости от размера заказа.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce alter and what this word means
alter translation: изменять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce alter
/ˈɔːltə/
alter translation
изменять
alter examples
She altered her speech to sound more formal.
alter transcription
/ˈɔːltə/, /ˈɔːltər/
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Questions about this word
alter meaning: what does it mean?
to change something slightly
alter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
alter is pronounced as /ˈɔːltə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
alter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She altered her speech to sound more formal. Translation: Она изменяла свою речь, чтобы звучать более официально.
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