# after vs alter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### after
*adverb · IPA /ˈɑːftə/ · frequency rank #80*
Behind; later in time; following.

### alter
*verb · IPA /ˈɒl.tə/ · frequency rank #6,540*
To change the form or structure of.

## Source
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