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modify

modify

Meaning of modify

English

to change something slightly

中文

稍微改变某物

modify

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
American English
/ˈmɑdɪˌfaɪ/

modify with Chinese translation

modify usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He modifies this plan every day.

他每天都在修改这份计划。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

She is modifying the website's design.

她正在修改网站的设计。

modify synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between modify, alter, change, adjust, adapt, and tweak

alter
🇬🇧English

Change partly; also used for adjusting clothes

often

ENI need to have these trousers altered.

C
🇬🇧English
change

Most general word, for any change, big or small

very often

ENLet's change the plan and go tomorrow.

A
🇬🇧English
adjust

Change a little so it fits or works better

often

ENAdjust the seat so you can reach the pedals.

Advanced: broader words

A
🇬🇧English
adapt

Change to suit new conditions or a new purpose

often

ENWe adapted the flat for my grandmother's wheelchair.

T
🇬🇧English
tweak

Informal: make a very small change

often

ENI just tweaked the title a little.

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modify meaning: what does it mean?

to change something slightly

modify pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

modify is pronounced as /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

modify definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

他每天都在修改这份计划。 Translation: He modifies this plan every day.

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