Word
altered
Phoneticsal·tered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɔɫtɝd/
UK/ˈɒltəd/
Definitions
01changed
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.
“The designer showed us the altered plans for the new kitchen.”
“The witness provided an altered account of the events after speaking with his lawyer, leading the jury to question his credibility.”
02neutered
C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical
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.
“The shelter requires all adopted cats to be altered before they go home.”
“Veterinary clinics often provide discounted rates for altering stray animals to help control the local population of feral cats.”
Antonyms
03drag racing car
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical
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.
“He spent the weekend working on his altered for the upcoming race.”
“The altered category remains a fan favourite at the drag strip due to the unpredictable nature of the short-wheelbase vehicles.”
Real-World Examples
“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.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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