alto — meaning in English

English meaning

• alto noun A singing voice or vocal part that sits between tenor and soprano.
• halt verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
• high adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
• lofty adj Very tall or high.
• loud adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
• tall adj Having greater than average height.

Senses

alto is used for these senses in English:

• halt A cessation, either temporary or permanent.
• lofty High, tall, having great height or stature.
• loud (of a sound) Of great intensity.
• stop sign A sign by the side of a road or street, often at an intersection, instructing vehicle drivers to stop.

alto — full definition

1. noun A singing voice or vocal part that sits between tenor and soprano.
2. noun A singer or instrument that performs this part, such as an alto saxophone.

halt — full definition

1. verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
2. noun A stop, especially a temporary one.

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