altered
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.changed from its original form or state.
adj.modified or adjusted from an original state, often in a way that significantly impacts function or appearance.
Simple“The designer showed us the altered plans for the new kitchen.”
In context“The witness provided an altered account of the events after speaking with his lawyer, leading the jury to question his credibility.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.describes a pet that has had an operation so it cannot have babies.
adj.having undergone a surgical procedure to remove reproductive organs; neutered or spayed.
Simple“The shelter requires all adopted cats to be altered before they go home.”
In context“Veterinary clinics often provide discounted rates for altering stray animals to help control the local population of feral cats.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a special type of fast car used in drag racing.
n.a specific class of drag racing vehicle, typically featuring a custom chassis and a body located behind the engine.
Simple“He spent the weekend working on his altered for the upcoming race.”
In context“The altered category remains a fan favourite at the drag strip due to the unpredictable nature of the short-wheelbase vehicles.”
Usage altered states
“In over 80% of cases, care was judged to be in line with best practice, or it was considered that different management would not have altered the outcome.”
“The dataindex.us tracker is not a complete list, and is probably still an undercount of all the deleted or altered datasets there are, said Ross.”