altering

[ˈɔːltərɪŋ]

altering Definition

change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

Using altering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "altering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is altering the design of the building.

  • Example

    The medication can alter your mood.

  • Example

    The company is altering its marketing strategy.

altering Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for altering

Phrases with altering

  • a person's secondary or alternative personality

    Example

    When he's on stage, he becomes his alter ego.

  • to change direction or path

    Example

    The ship had to alter course to avoid the storm.

  • alter one's ways

    to change one's behavior or habits

    Example

    After getting in trouble with the law, he decided to alter his ways.

Origins of altering

from Old French 'altérer', from late Latin 'alterare', from Latin 'alter', meaning 'other'

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Summary: altering in Brief

'Altering' [ˈɔːltərɪŋ] means to change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way. It is often used in the context of design, medication, or marketing. Phrases like 'alter ego' and 'alter course' use 'alter' to denote a secondary personality or change in direction, respectively. 'Alter one's ways' implies a change in behavior or habits.