Synonyms for

Altered

Verb / ˈɔ:ltɜ:d / Another word for altered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Changed or modified.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

modified changed adjusted amended

Informal

tweaked messed with changed up fixed

Literary

transmuted metamorphosed transformed

Antonyms

original unchanged same standard normal unmodified unaltered

Common collocations

  • significantly altered
  • slightly altered
  • radically altered
  • genetically altered
  • altered state
  • altered appearance
  • altered course
  • altered circumstances

Word family

noun alteration
verb alter
adjective altered
adverb alternately

Usage note

While 'altered' can refer to any change, it often implies a significant or noticeable modification. Be mindful of context, as it can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being tampered with.

Example sentences

  1. She altered her dress to make it shorter.
  2. He altered his hairstyle for the summer.
  3. The company altered their logo to attract more customers.
  4. The recipe was altered to make it gluten-free.
  5. The artist altered the painting to add more color.

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