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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of alter
verb
- To change the form or structure of.
- To become different.
- To tailor clothes to make them fit.
- To castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).
- To affect mentally, as by psychotropic drugs or illness.
noun
- (especially in the plural) An identity or headmate of a person with dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder).
noun
- A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
- A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.
- Anything that is worshipped or sacrificed to.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.