5 letter words starting with ALT

Altar

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A table or platform used for religious rites in a church or other place of worship.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɔːltər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɔːltə/

Origin and Usage: The word "altar" comes from the Latin word "altare," meaning "high place." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a table or platform used for religious rites in a church or other place of worship.

Synonyms: Sanctuary, shrine, tabernacle, temple, chapel.

Related Words: Altos, alert, later, artel, ratel.

Example Sentences:

1. He knelt at the altar and prayed for guidance.
2. The priest lit candles on the altar.
3. The wedding ceremony was held in front of the altar.

Alter Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

• To make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify
• To adjust, change, or modify something to fit a new purpose or need
• To change or adjust ones behavior or attitude in response to a new situation or challenge

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɔːltər/
• UK: /ˈɒltə/

Origin and Usage

The word "alter" comes from the Latin word "alterare" which means "to change". It was first used in English in the 14th century. "Alter" is commonly used in everyday language to describe a change or modification in something or someone.

Synonyms

• Modify
• Change
• Adjust
• Revise
• Transform

Related Words

• Amend
• Adapt
• Shift
• Revise
• Alter

Example Sentences

• He decided to alter his shirt to fit him better.
• She had to alter her travel plans due to the weather.
• The company had to alter its marketing strategy to reach a new audience.

altos

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Plural form of the noun "alto", which refers to a high-pitched musical voice or instrument that is higher than a tenor but lower than a soprano.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈæl.toʊz/; UK: /ˈæl.təʊz/

Origin and Usage: The word "alto" comes from the Italian word "alto" which means "high". It was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to the highest male voice in choral music. Today, it is used to refer to both male and female voices or instruments that have a range between tenor and soprano.

Synonyms: Contralto, countertenor, mezzo-soprano

Related Words: Atlas, toast, stoat, total, lotus

Example Sentences:

• The choir director assigned the altos to sing the melody in the chorus.
• The saxophonist played the alto saxophone during the jazz concert.
• The opera singers alto voice was praised for its rich and warm tone.