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port vs alter

alter vs port

port is a noun but alter is not a noun.

port is an adjective but alter is not an adjective.

port and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
port Yes Yes Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of port; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than port:
  • port: modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of port include change, modify.
port (noun) alter (noun)
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
port (adjective) alter (adjective)
located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
port (verb) alter (verb)
modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform remove the ovaries of
drink port become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
carry, bear, convey, or bring insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship make an alteration to
put or turn on the left side, of a ship
land at or reach a port
bring to port
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