altered Definition
- 1changed or modified
- 2affected mentally or emotionally
Using altered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "altered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dress was altered to fit her better.
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The recipe was altered to include less sugar.
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His mood was altered after hearing the news.
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The medication can alter your state of mind.
altered Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with altered
Example
As a writer, he created an alter ego to express his darker thoughts.
a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
Example
The two drivers got into an altercation on the road.
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The ship had to alter course to avoid the storm.
Origins of altered
from Old French 'alterer', from Late Latin 'alterare', from Latin 'alter', meaning 'other'
Summary: altered in Brief
The term 'altered' [ˈɔːltəd] refers to something that has been changed or modified. It can be used to describe physical changes, such as alterations to clothing or recipes, as well as mental or emotional changes, such as altered moods or states of mind. Phrases like 'alter ego' and 'altercation' use 'alter' to denote a secondary or alternative personality and a noisy argument or disagreement, respectively. 'Alter course' is an idiom that means to change direction or path.
