modify

verb
UK: /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

  1. To change something slightly, usually to improve it.

    1. You can modify the app settings to suit your needs.
    2. We had to modify our travel plans because of the bad weather forecast.

  2. To change the form or structure of something.

    1. The car was modified for racing.
    2. The software allows users to modify existing documents easily.

  3. To limit or restrict the meaning of a word or phrase.

    1. Adjectives modify nouns by describing their qualities.
    2. In the sentence, the adverb 'quickly' serves to modify the verb 'ran'.

Synonyms

alter amend adapt adjust transform change revise
modify adjective

  1. Relating to or describing a version of something that has been changed.

    1. This is a modify version of old software.
    2. We are using the modified system to improve our daily tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "modify" in English means: To change something slightly, usually to improve it., To change the form or structure of something., To limit or restrict the meaning of a word or phrase..

The phonetic transcription of "modify" is /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "modify": alter, amend, adapt, adjust, transform, change, revise.

Example usage of "modify": "You can modify the app settings to suit your needs.". More examples on the page.