modify
gb/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/ us/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
B1
Engelska
~ 3500
módosít, változtat, átalakít
VERB
B1
1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modify' with 'change' in general; 'modify' is usually for small or partial changes, not complete transformations.
Betydelse
Make small changes to improve
Ordkombinationer
modify behavior
|modify plans
|modify equipment
|modify a document
|modify the design
Synonymer
adjust (Implies making small changes to achieve a desired result.)
|
alter (Similar in meaning but can refer to larger or smaller changes.)
Antonymer
maintain (Implies keeping something the same without changes.)
|
preserve (Focuses on keeping the original state intact.)
Teman
general
|work
|design
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
módosít
C1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'modify' in grammar with general 'change'; here it means to describe or limit meaning.
Betydelse
Change a word grammatically
Ordkombinationer
modify a noun
|modify a verb
|adjective modifies noun
Synonymer
qualify (In grammar, means to limit or specify meaning.)
Teman
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
modify
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
US/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ/
Stavelser och betoning
modi - fy (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (modi)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: modify
- 3rd Person Singular: modifies
- Present Participle: modifying
- Past: modified
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
modify behavior
1/mˈɑdɪfˌaɪ bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
Change how someone acts
To make changes in the way a person behaves.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- Genetically modified crops can resist certain pests.
- Some people avoid eating genetically modified foods.