modify
gb/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/ us/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 3500
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
B1
action
1
Make small changes to improve
To change something a little to make it better or fit a need.
نمط الاستخدام:
to modify [something] to [do something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modify' with 'change' in general; 'modify' is usually for small or partial changes, not complete transformations.
المرادفات
adjust (Implies making small changes to achieve a desired result.)
|
alter (Similar in meaning but can refer to larger or smaller changes.)
الأضداد
maintain (Implies keeping something the same without changes.)
|
preserve (Focuses on keeping the original state intact.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
modify behavior
|modify plans
|modify equipment
|modify a document
|modify the design
الموضوعات
general
|work
|design
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- We decided to modify the schedule to allow more breaks.
- The teacher modified the lesson plan for the younger students.
- They modified the car to improve its performance.
- Our proposal was modified after the feedback session.
- The software can be easily modified to suit your needs.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I modified my bike to make it faster.
- She modified her dress to fit better.
- We modified the plan to save money.
- He modified his speech for a younger audience.
- They modified the game rules for fun.
فعل
technical
B2
relation
2
Change a word grammatically
In grammar, to change or add meaning to another word.
نمط الاستخدام:
[adjective/adverb] modifies [noun/verb]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'modify' in grammar with general 'change'; here it means to describe or limit meaning.
المرادفات
qualify (In grammar, means to limit or specify meaning.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
modify a noun
|modify a verb
|adjective modifies noun
الموضوعات
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- In the phrase 'red car', the word 'red' modifies 'car'.
- Adverbs often modify verbs in English.
- In this sentence, the clause modifies the noun before it.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- In 'big house', 'big' modifies 'house'.
- An adverb can modify a verb.
- 'Quickly' modifies 'run' in this sentence.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
modify
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
US/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
المقاطع والنبر
modi - fy (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (modi)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: modify
- 3rd Person Singular: modifies
- Present Participle: modifying
- Past: modified
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
modifies
verb
modifying
verb
modified
verb
Core family
modification
noun B2
modifier
noun
Related words
modifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmodified
adjective
unmodifiable
adjective
التعبيرات
modify behavior
1/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
Change how someone acts
To make changes in the way a person behaves.
أمثلة
- The program aims to modify children's behavior through positive reinforcement.
- You can modify your behavior to achieve better results.
modify plans
1/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ plˈænz/
fixed phrase
Change intended arrangements
To make changes to what you planned to do.
أمثلة
- We had to modify our plans because of the rain.
- They modified their travel plans after hearing about the strike.
genetically modified
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪkli mˈɑdɪfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
Having DNA changed in a lab
Describes plants, animals, or other living things whose DNA has been changed by scientists in a lab, not by natural breeding.
أمثلة
- Many countries require labels on genetically modified foods.
- The government is debating whether to allow genetically modified crops.
- She only buys products that are clearly marked as not genetically modified.
genetically modified
2/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪkli mˈɑdɪfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
Changed by genetic engineering
Changed using science to alter genes.
أمثلة
- Genetically modified crops can resist certain pests.
- Some people avoid eating genetically modified foods.