Word a Day
modify
What does modify mean?
modify (verb): to change part of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use modify in a sentence?
- Her publisher advised her to modify a few parts of the book to make it easier to read. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce modify?
/ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does modify come from?
From Middle English modifien, from Middle French modifier.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to modify
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “modify” mean?
to choose; select
Not quite: that's what opt means.
to change part of
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to come into view
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mark as different
Not quite: that's what distinguish means.
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