amendment
gb/əmˈɛndmənt/ us/əmˈɛndmənt/
B2
English
~ 3000
módosítás, változtatás, talajjavító anyag
NOUN
B2
1
módosítás
B1
Usage pattern:
an amendment to [a law/document]
The senator proposed an amendment to the tax law.
A szenátor az adótörvény módosítását javasolta.
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech in the United States.
Az Egyesült Államok alkotmányának első kiegészítése védi a szólásszabadságot.
The contract was signed after several amendments were made.
Parliament passed an amendment to the education bill.
The company made an amendment to its privacy policy.
Learner examples
They made an amendment to the law.
Módosítást hajtottak végre a törvényen.
The amendment changed the rules.
A módosítás megváltoztatta a szabályokat.
We voted for the amendment.
The amendment was added last year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'amendment' with 'attachment'; 'amendment' is a change to existing text, not something added separately.
Meaning
Change to a legal document
Collocations
constitutional amendment
|propose an amendment
|pass an amendment
|draft an amendment
Synonyms
revision (General term for changes, not always legal or formal.)
|
modification (Broad term for alteration; less tied to legal context.)
Antonyms
original (Refers to the unaltered form before any amendments.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
|business
Definition
A change made to an official paper like a law or contract.
A formal change, addition, or removal made to a legal or official document such as a constitution, contract, or law.
NOUN
B2
2
módosítás
B1
változtatás
A2
Usage pattern:
an amendment to [a plan/agreement/process]
The committee suggested several amendments to the project proposal.
A bizottság több módosítást javasolt a projekttervezethez.
We made an amendment to the travel schedule to avoid delays.
Módosítottuk az útitervet, hogy elkerüljük a késéseket.
The contract will need some amendments before signing.
Learner examples
They made an amendment to the plan.
Módosították a tervet.
We need an amendment before we start.
Mielőtt elkezdjük, szükség van egy módosításra.
The amendment will help us finish on time.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'amendment' only applies to laws; it can also apply to plans and agreements.
Meaning
Change to a plan or process
Collocations
make an amendment
|minor amendment
|approve an amendment
Synonyms
adjustment (A small change for better fit or function.)
Antonyms
continuation (Keeping the original without changes.)
Themes
business
|negotiation
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A change made to a plan or agreement to improve it.
A change or improvement made to a plan, agreement, or process to make it better or more suitable.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Compost is a common organic amendment for gardens.
A komposzt gyakori szerves talajjavító anyag a kertekben.
The farmer applied a lime amendment to reduce soil acidity.
A gazda meszes talajjavító anyagot juttatott ki, hogy csökkentse a talaj savasságát.
Soil amendments can improve water retention.
Learner examples
We used compost as an amendment.
Komposztot használtunk talajjavító anyagként.
The farmer added an amendment to the field.
A gazda talajjavító anyagot tett a földre.
An amendment can help plants grow.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with legal changes; context about gardening or farming clarifies it.
Meaning
Substance to improve soil quality
Collocations
soil amendment
|organic amendment
|compost amendment
Synonyms
additive (General term for something added; not specific to soil.)
Antonyms
contaminant (A substance that makes soil worse instead of better.)
Themes
agriculture
|gardening
|nature
|science
Definition
Something you add to soil to make it better for plants.
A material added to soil to improve its physical properties, fertility, or structure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
amendment
IPA
GB/əmˈɛndmənt/
US/əmˈɛndmənt/
Syllables & stress
amend - ment (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ment)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: amendment
- Plural: amendment, amendments
Word family
Expressions
First Amendment
1/fˈɚst əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
US constitutional rights guarantee
Part of the U.S. Constitution that gives rights like free speech and religion.
Examples
- The protest was protected under the First Amendment.
- Journalists often cite the First Amendment when defending press freedom.
make an amendment
1/mˈeɪk ən əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
Create a formal change
To make a change in something official like a law or plan.
Examples
- They decided to make an amendment to the contract.
- We need to make an amendment before publishing the report.
constitutional amendment
1/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
Change to constitution text
A formal change made to the main law of a country.
Examples
- The government proposed a new constitutional amendment.
- The constitutional amendment was passed by a two-thirds majority in Congress.
- It takes years to pass a constitutional amendment.
- Women's suffrage was granted through a constitutional amendment.