Definitions
- Referring to making changes or modifications to something. - Talking about changing the form, appearance, or character of something. - Describing the act of adjusting or adapting something to fit a new purpose or need.
- Referring to making corrections or revisions to something. - Talking about changing or modifying a document, law, or agreement. - Describing the act of improving or rectifying something that was previously incorrect or inadequate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve making changes or modifications to something.
- 2Both words imply a need for improvement or correction.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Alters refers to a broader range of changes, while amends is more specific to correcting or revising something.
- 2Type of change: Alters implies a change in form, appearance, or character, while amends implies a correction or improvement to something that was previously incorrect or inadequate.
- 3Context: Alters is more commonly used in everyday language, while amends is more commonly used in legal or official contexts.
- 4Connotation: Alters can have a neutral or positive connotation, while amends often implies a need for correction or improvement.
Remember this!
Alters and amend are synonyms that both refer to making changes or modifications to something. However, alters is broader in scope and can refer to changes in form, appearance, or character, while amend is more specific to correcting or revising something that was previously incorrect or inadequate. Additionally, amend is more commonly used in legal or official contexts, while alters is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
