Modify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Modify is a verb meaning (transitive) To change part of.
Meaning
(transitive) To change part of.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To be or become modified.
- (transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate.
- (transitive, grammar) To qualify the meaning of.
Example Sentences
Adjectives modify nouns.
Her publisher advised her to modify a few parts of the book to make it easier to read.
There is inherently no ordering to the modification and no hierarchy of modification: that is, both adjectives modify the substantive and both apply equally to the substantive[…]
Word Forms
- modifies
- modifying
- modified
- modifiest
- modifiedst
- modifieth
Synonyms for modify
Depending on context, synonyms include adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework, qualify.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include qualify, modulate, modification, amended, update, edited.
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