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   modify

   /ˈmɒdɪfʌɪ/

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   • 1. make partial or minor changes to (something): "she may be prepared to modify her views" Similar altermake alterations tochangeadjustmake adjustments toadaptamendimprovereviserecastreformreshaperefashionredesignrestylerevampreworkremakeremodelremouldredoreconstructreorganizerefinereorientreorientatevarytransformconvertcustomizetailorinformal:tweaktechnical:permuterare:permutatemoderaterevisetempersoftentone downbluntdullqualifyrestrictlimitlessenreducedecreasediminishlowerabatemitigate
   • ▪ transform (a structure) from its original anatomical form during development or evolution.
   • ▪ (especially of an adjective) restrict or add to the sense of (a noun): "the target noun is modified by a ‘direction’ word"
   • ▪ pronounce (a speech sound) differently from the norm for that sound.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French modifier, from Latin modificare, from modus (see mode).

   Derivatives

   • 1. modifiable adjective
   • 2. modificatory adjective

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   Synonym Discussion of Modify. to make less extreme : moderate; to limit or restrict the meaning of especially in a grammatical construction; to change (a vowel) by umlaut… See the full definition

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   5 meanings: 1. to change the structure, character, intent, etc, of 2. to make less extreme or uncompromising 3. grammar (of a.... Click for more definitions.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb modify, which means to change in form, character, or degree. Find synonyms, grammar rules, and military terms related to modify.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb modify, which means to change something slightly or to make something less extreme. See synonyms, grammar notes and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is MODIFY verb?

   • Definition of modify verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary modify something to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose synonym adapt Patients are taught how to modify their diet. We found it cheaper to modify existing equipment rather than buy new.

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   What does modify mean in a sentence?

   • modify something (grammar) a word, such as an adjective or adverb, that modifies another word or group of words describes it or limits its meaning in some way In ‘walk slowly’, the adverb ‘slowly’ modifies the verb ‘walk’. Definition of modify verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is the difference between modify and qualify?

   • To modify is to alter in one or more particulars, generally in the direction of leniency or moderation: to modify demands, rates. To qualify is to restrict or limit by exceptions or conditions: to qualify one's praise, hopes.

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   What does it mean if a word modifies another word?

   • A word or group of words that modifies another word describes or classifies something, or restricts the meaning of the word. It is a rule of English that adjectives generally precede the noun they modify: we say 'a good cry', not 'a cry good'. [VERB noun] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is the difference between vary and modify?

   • vary stresses a breaking away from sameness, duplication, or exact repetition. modify suggests a difference that limits, restricts, or adapts to a new purpose. We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one. He modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter. She has modified her views on the matter.

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   What is the difference between Alter and modify?

   • alter implies a difference in some particular respect without suggesting loss of identity. vary stresses a breaking away from sameness, duplication, or exact repetition. modify suggests a difference that limits, restricts, or adapts to a new purpose. We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one.

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    3 modify something (grammar) a word, such as an adjective or adverb, that modifies another word or group of words describes it or restricts its meaning in some way In “walk slowly,” the adverb “slowly” modifies the verb “walk.” See modify in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary