modify
gb/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/ us/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
B1
Inglês
~ 3500
módosít, változtat, átalakít
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to modify [something] to [do something]
We decided to modify the schedule to allow more breaks.
Úgy döntöttünk, módosítjuk az időbeosztást, hogy több szünet legyen.
The teacher modified the lesson plan for the younger students.
A tanár a fiatalabb diákokhoz igazította az óratervet.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I modified my bike to make it faster.
Átalakítottam a biciklimet, hogy gyorsabb legyen.
She modified her dress to fit better.
Átalakította a ruháját, hogy jobban álljon rajta.
We modified the plan to save money.
He modified his speech for a younger audience.
They modified the game rules for fun.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modify' with 'change' in general; 'modify' is usually for small or partial changes, not complete transformations.
Significado
Make small changes to improve
Colocações
modify behavior
|modify plans
|modify equipment
|modify a document
|modify the design
Sinónimos
adjust (Implies making small changes to achieve a desired result.)
|
alter (Similar in meaning but can refer to larger or smaller changes.)
Antónimos
maintain (Implies keeping something the same without changes.)
|
preserve (Focuses on keeping the original state intact.)
Temas
general
|work
|design
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To change something a little to make it better or fit a need.
To make partial or minor changes to something, typically to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
módosít
C1
Padrão de uso:
[adjective/adverb] modifies [noun/verb]
In the phrase 'red car', the word 'red' modifies 'car'.
A „piros autó” kifejezésben a „piros” szó módosítja az „autó” jelentését.
Adverbs often modify verbs in English.
Az angolban a határozószók gyakran módosítják az igéket.
In this sentence, the clause modifies the noun before it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
In 'big house', 'big' modifies 'house'.
A „nagy ház” kifejezésben a „nagy” módosítja a „ház” jelentését.
An adverb can modify a verb.
Egy határozószó módosíthat egy igét.
'Quickly' modifies 'run' in this sentence.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'modify' in grammar with general 'change'; here it means to describe or limit meaning.
Significado
Change a word grammatically
Colocações
modify a noun
|modify a verb
|adjective modifies noun
Sinónimos
qualify (In grammar, means to limit or specify meaning.)
Temas
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In grammar, to change or add meaning to another word.
In grammar, to describe or limit the meaning of another word or group of words.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
modify
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
US/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
Sílabas e acento
modi - fy (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (modi)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: modify
- 3rd Person Singular: modifies
- Present Participle: modifying
- Past: modified
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
modify behavior
1/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
Change how someone acts
To make changes in the way a person behaves.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Genetically modified crops can resist certain pests.
- Some people avoid eating genetically modified foods.