Definitions
- Referring to something that has been modified or adjusted in some way. - Describing a change that is not necessarily significant or noticeable. - Talking about a change that has been made intentionally or unintentionally.
- Referring to something that has been transformed or modified in a significant way. - Describing a difference that is noticeable and impactful. - Talking about a change that has been made intentionally or unintentionally.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a modification or transformation of something.
- 2Both can be intentional or unintentional.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or adjectives.
- 4Both imply a difference from the original state.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Changed implies a more significant difference than altered.
- 2Impact: Changed suggests a more noticeable and impactful difference than altered.
- 3Intention: Changed may suggest a more deliberate or purposeful modification than altered.
- 4Scope: Changed can refer to a broader range of modifications than altered.
- 5Connotation: Changed can have positive or negative connotations, while altered is generally neutral.
Remember this!
Altered and changed are synonyms that both refer to modifications or transformations of something. However, changed implies a more significant and impactful difference than altered, which is generally more neutral in connotation. Additionally, changed may suggest a more deliberate or purposeful modification than altered, and can refer to a broader range of modifications.
