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Alter vs Overshape - What's the difference?

alter | overshape |

As an adjective alter

is .

As a verb overshape is

to transform; alter.

As a noun overshape is

that which is overshaped.

alter

English

Alternative forms

* altre (obsolete)

Verb

(en verb)
  • To change the form or structure of.
  • * Bible, Psalms lxxxix. 34
    • My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
  • * Shakespeare
    • No power in Venice can alter a decree.
  • * Alexander Pope
    • It gilds all objects, but it alters none.
  • To become different.
  • To tailor clothes to make them fit.
  • To castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).
  • (obsolete) To agitate; to affect mentally.
    • (Milton)

    Derived terms

    * alterer * alterability * alterative * alterable * alterably

    Related terms

    * alteration * alternate * alternative

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    overshape

    English

    Verb

  • To transform; alter.
  • *2002 , Orson Scott Card, Rebekah :
    • "Why not?" she asked. Trying not to overshape the words. Trying not to say them too fast. Trying not to show how indignant she was at the idea of being left out.
  • To adjust; reshape.
  • *2009 , Bob Smiley, Follow the Roar :
    • This has become the routine this week: start off with a disaster, make some adjustment, and carry on. Yesterday in the media room he explained that because his swing was so off, he had intentionally been “overshaping ” shots during the round.
  • To shape, form, or manipulate excessively.
  • *2008 , Eddie Paul, Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros :
    • Keep checking your progress against the form Wheel lightly and check often so you don't overshape an area.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which is overshaped.
  • That which forms or fits over something else.
  • *2009 , Winifred Aldrich, Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear :
    • If a wider fitting overshape is required extend the side seam approx. 1–2cm.