altered

adjective
UK: /ˈɔːltəd/
US: /ˈɔːltərd/

  1. Changed in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

    1. The dress was altered to fit perfectly. [ ] [ ]
    2. His perception of the situation altered dramatically after hearing new evidence. [ ] [ ]

  2. Modified or adjusted to be different, often for a specific purpose.

    1. The recipe was altered slightly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The building's design was altered to accommodate disabled access. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adjusted amended adapted
altered verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of 'alter'; to change or modify something.

    1. She altered her plans. [ ] [ ]
    2. He altered the agreement before signing it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "altered" in English means: Changed in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way., Modified or adjusted to be different, often for a specific purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "altered" is /ˈɔːltəd/ in British English and /ˈɔːltərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "altered": adjusted, amended, adapted.

Example usage of "altered": "The dress was altered to fit perfectly.". More examples on the page.