alt

/ɔːlt/
adjective
  1. Short for alternative; describing something that is different from the mainstream or traditional version, especially in music, culture, or lifestyle.
    • She runs an alt news website that focuses on local environmental issues.
    • He listens to alt rock bands that most people have never heard of.
    • The magazine covers alt fashion, like thrift-store styles and DIY clothing.
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noun
  1. A key on a computer keyboard used to modify the function of other keys (short for Alternate).
    • The shortcut for saving a file is often Ctrl plus Alt plus S.
    • To insert a special character, hold down the Alt key and type a number code.
    • Press Alt and F4 together to close the current window.
  2. A secondary account or character, especially in online gaming or social media.
    • Her main account got banned, so she uses an alt now.
    • He created an alt to play on a different server without his friends knowing.
    • Some players use an alt to test new strategies before trying them on their main character.
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