modify
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/
mod · i · fy
ˈmɑːd · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. change or adjust
Significado en Español
modificar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sửa đổi, điều chỉnh
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Example Sentence
The plan was modified last week.
方案上周已修改。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
modify(change)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for modify?
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A
create
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B
change
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C
destroy
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D
build
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B — change.
“modify” means v. change or adjust
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The engineers had to ______ the design after the very first test failed.
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A
modify
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B
preserve
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C
keep
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D
freeze
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A — modify.
“modify” means v. change or adjust
Common questions about “modify”
What does “modify” mean?
modify — v. change or adjust. In Chinese: 修改，调整.
How do you pronounce “modify”?
modify is pronounced /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mod · i · fy.
How do you use “modify” in a sentence?
The plan was modified last week. (方案上周已修改。)
What are synonyms for “modify”?
change, adjust — all close in meaning to modify (v. change or adjust).
Is “modify” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. modify appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “modify”?
modify(change)
