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alt

noun · verb · adjective

Simple meaning

An alternate or secondary account.

Pronunciation

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ahlt
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɑlt

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. Internet slanggaming

    An alternate or secondary account.

  2. The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

  3. A text caption, associated with an image or other element, that is rendered if the usual content cannot be rendered.

verb

  1. Internet slanggamingintransitive

    To use an alternate or secondary account.

adjective

  1. Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

  2. Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
General English

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Text

alt text

Modifier

pressing alt

River

alt keyuse alt

Other combinations

alt attributeserum alt

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Synonyms

Sense: alternate or secondary account

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