Alter vs. Altar - What Is the Difference? (with Illustrations and Examples)

This lesson explains the difference between ALTER and ALTAR: illustrations, definitions, examples, tips, practice story, final quiz, and answers. Alter and altar are two commonly confused words in the English language. How do you know when to use each one? The two words are pronounced in the exact same way, and their spellings are almost identical too. Despite these similarities, their definitions are not related at all. It is important to learn the difference between alter and altar, because one word is used to talk about change and the other is used to talk about religion. You wouldn’t want to mix them up! Let’s look at some examples to help you learn the distinction

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