Kilo Lingo

/alteˈɾaɾ/

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Translation

to alter, to change

Word origin

From Latin alterare, from alter ('the other of two'). The same root gives English 'alter' and 'alternate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
alterare
English cognates
alter, alternate

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I do not want to change the plans at the last minute.

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The noise can disturb the children's sleep.

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The news upset him a lot.

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Do not get upset, everything has a solution.

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Can we change the order of the songs?

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This word is part of lesson 52.