Simple meaning
What does Modify mean?
to make a partial change.
Dictionary definition
to change part of something without replacing it fully.
Example sentences
Modify in a sentence
easy
The teacher used modify to explain how change can happen over time.
medium
In science class, we tracked data to see when values would modify during the experiment.
hard
During discussion, students compared how modify changed the process and affected the final outcome.
Synonyms
Words like Modify
related actionSimilar change word used in process descriptions.
similar process termClose meaning with slight context differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite changeUseful contrast showing the reverse direction.
no changeContrast when a process stays the same.
Word family
Modify word family
Base word
modify
verb
modify
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does modify mean?
Modify means to make a partial change.
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