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alter

/ˈɒltə/
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+verbDifficulty 2/5
Definition

To alter in a formal or academic context.

In simple English

To alter in a formal or academic context.

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Students may encounter the verb “alter” in academic reading and PTE tasks.

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Common mistake

Common risk: omitting, doubling, or transposing letters in “alter”. Type the whole word from audio before checking.

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