Master confusing words with ease
Altar vs. Alter
Altar
/ˈɔːltə/Examples:
The couple exchanged vows at the flower-adorned altar.She placed the offering delicately on the altar stone.He knelt before the altar, seeking guidance through prayer.
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Alter
/ˈɔːltə/Examples:
He alters his features, yes; but that is the least part.'Whence comes this altered tone?''What do you hear?' asked the lady, altering her phrase.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- To remember that altar refers to a structure, think about a church and its physical altar.
- Alter relates to change, so you can remember this by thinking of altering a piece of clothing or a plan.
- Both words have different functions: altar is a noun, and alter is a verb.
- The word altar is often associated with religious contexts, whereas alter can be used in many different scenarios related to change.
- You might find an altar in a sacred place, while alter could refer to modifying something.
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