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- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of modify word
- verb with object modify to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract. 1
- verb with object modify Grammar. (of a word, phrase, or clause) to stand in a syntactically subordinate relation to (another word, phrase, or clause), usually with descriptive, limiting, or particularizing meaning; be a modifier. In a good man, good modifies man. 1
- verb with object modify to be the modifier or attribute of. 1
- verb with object modify to change (a vowel) by umlaut. 1
- verb with object modify to reduce or lessen in degree or extent; moderate; soften: to modify one's demands. 1
- verb without object modify to be or become modified. 1
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Origin of modify
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English modifien < Middle French modifier < Latin modificāre to impose a rule or pattern, regulate, restrain. See mode1, -ify
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Parts of speech for Modify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
modify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for modify
verb modify
- repair — to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor.
- tweak — to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist: to tweak someone's ear; to tweak someone's nose.
- vary — to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one's methods.
- adjust — When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.
- adapt — If you adapt to a new situation or adapt yourself to it, you change your ideas or behaviour in order to deal with it successfully.
Antonyms for modify
verb modify
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- stagnate — to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
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