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The teacher used modify to explain how change can happen over time.
What does Modify mean?
to make a partial change.
Dictionary definition
to change part of something without replacing it fully.
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Modify in a sentence
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In science class, we tracked data to see when values would modify during the experiment.
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During discussion, students compared how modify changed the process and affected the final outcome.
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What does modify mean?
Modify means to make a partial change.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to modify?
Change is close in meaning to modify.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for modify?
Preserve contrasts with modify.
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Modify
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WordModify.
Partverb.
MeaningModify means to make a partial change.
ExampleExample: The teacher used modify to explain how change can happen over time.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mod · uh · fy
- Strongest beat
- mod
- Ending
- fy
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mod.
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Synonyms
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preserveCan be used as a contrast for modify in some contexts.
leave unchangedCan be used as a contrast for modify in some contexts.
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