Alter vs Altar in Bhabhi Ji ghar pe hain style

Altar vs Alter

Altar is an elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted; Whereas, Alter is to make a change or adjustment, typically a structural change.

Explanation:

Alter, meaning to change or adjust, is always a verb.

“Please alter your document according to Section 15.”

“The advent of these big industries, altered the growth of the town.”

“These vegetables have been genetically altered to be richer in vitamins.”

“She had to alter her cloths after losing weight.”

Altar, meaning an elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or on which sacrifices may be offered, is always a noun.

“I placed my offerings on the altar."

“An altar cloth is used by various religious groups to cover an altar."

“The priest stood at the altar and blessed the newly wed couple."

“The stained glass behind the altar needs repairing.”

Here’s a tip for remembering the difference between the two:

Alter is an action, so it requires effort; effort is a word that starts with the letter “e”.

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