Synonyms for

Modifying

Verb / ˈmɑ:dʌˌfaɪɪŋ / Another word for modifying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Making partial or minor changes to something.

Synonyms & similar words

alter modify qualify change adjusting altering changing editing fixing improving modulating mutating refining revising tweaking transforming updating varying adapting amending correcting enhancing mending reshaping

Synonyms by register

Formal

altering amending adjusting adapting

Informal

changing tweaking jiggering messing with

Literary

shaping molding refashioning

Antonyms

preserving maintaining keeping standardizing fixing stabilizing

Common collocations

  • modifying behavior
  • modifying the code
  • modifying the design
  • modifying the terms
  • modifying the structure
  • modifying the engine
  • modifying the data

Word family

noun modification
verb modify
adjective modifiable
adverb modifiably

Usage note

This word often implies making changes to improve something or adapt it to a new purpose. Be mindful of the context, as 'modifying' can sometimes suggest a less significant change than 'revising' or 'overhauling'.

Example sentences

  1. I am modifying my car to make it more fuel-efficient.
  2. The teacher is modifying the lesson plan to make it more engaging.
  3. The chef is modifying the recipe to make it spicier.
  4. The artist is modifying the painting to add more color.
  5. The programmer is modifying the code to fix a bug.

Quotes

  • The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law. -Jeremy Bentham
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. -Oscar Wilde
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. -Peter Drucker

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