Question

what is the meaning of alter and altar

Answer 1

Altar/Alter. Altar: Altar is a nounmeaning an elevated place or structure for religious rites. Alter: Alter is a verbmeaning to make different. Example Sentences: He placed the book on thealtar.

Answer 2

alter meaning to change or adjust, is always a verb ( except in the phrase alter ego ,meaning a second self ).
Altar ,meaning and elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or on which sacrifices may be offered, is always a noun .

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