Alter — meaning in English
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English meaning
- age noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
- buster noun A person or thing that breaks, destroys, or gets rid of something specified (often as the second half of a compound word).
- dude noun (informal) A man, especially a young man.
- elder noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
- elderly adjective Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
- senescent adj Growing old; decaying with the lapse of time.
- senior adj Higher in rank, age, or status.
Senses
Alter is used for these senses in English:
- age (uncountable) The state of being old; the latter part of life.
- age (astrology) One of the twelve divisions of a Great Year, equal to roughly 2000 years and governed by one of the zodiacal signs; a Platonic month.
- age (countable, poker) The entitlement of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
- buster (colloquial, variously expressing familiarity, admiration, or hostility) A form of address, particularly of men: guy, dude, fella, mack, buddy, loser. (Originally as 'old buster.)
- dude (slang) A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, annoyance, etc.
- dude (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
- elder older, greater than another in age or seniority.
- elderly old; having lived for relatively many years.
age — full definition
- noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
- noun A particular period in history, especially one with distinct characteristics.
- noun A long, often exaggerated, period of time.
- verb To grow older, or to show signs of growing older.
buster — full definition
- noun A person or thing that breaks, destroys, or gets rid of something specified (often as the second half of a compound word).
- noun An informal, friendly form of address for a man, similar to "buddy" or "pal."