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Alter meaning in Urdu

alter

Say it: AWL-ter

verb

To change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a relatively small way.

بدلنا، ترمیم کرنا

badalna, tarmeem karna

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Alter in a sentence — with Urdu

  • She needs to alter her dress before the wedding ceremony tomorrow.

    اسے کل شادی کی تقریب سے پہلے اپنا لباس تبدیل کروانے کی ضرورت ہے۔

    Usay kal shadi ki taqreeb se pehle apna libas tabdeel karwane ki zaroorat hai.

  • The teacher asked us to alter our essay according to the new instructions.

    استاد نے ہمیں نئی ہدایات کے مطابق اپنا مضمون تبدیل کرنے کو کہا۔

    Ustad ne hamen nai hidayat ke mutabiq apna mazmoon tabdeel karne ko kaha.

  • Bad weather can alter our plans for the school trip to Murree.

    موسم کی خرابی مری کے اسکول کے دورے کے ہمارے منصوبوں کو بدل سکتی ہے۔

    Mosam ki kharabi Murree ke school ke doray ke hamare mansoobon ko badal sakti hai.

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  • She decided to alter her travel plans because of rain.

Word forms

alteration (noun)altered (adjective)

Similar and opposite words

Similar: changemodifyadjusttransform

Opposite: keepmaintainpreserve

Tip for learners

Do not confuse 'alter' with 'altar' (a table used in religious ceremonies). Remember 'alter' has an 'e' before the 'r' for change.

alter vs altar: An 'altar' is a holy table in a church, while 'alter' means to change something.

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