Synonyms for

Tweak

Verb / twi:k / Another word for tweak — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To adjust or fine-tune something.

Synonyms & similar words

pinch pickoff pulloff finetune pluck adjust modify fine-tune improve refine alter revise adapt change amend correct edit perfect polish tune update calibrate regulate fix enhance

Synonyms by register

Formal

adjust modify refine alter

Informal

fiddle with mess with nudge prod

Literary

manipulate adjust subtly

Antonyms

leave alone neglect ignore disregard abandon overlook

Common collocations

  • tweak the settings
  • tweak the design
  • tweak the code
  • tweak the algorithm
  • tweak the system
  • tweak the performance
  • tweak the knobs

Word family

noun tweak
verb tweak

Usage note

Tweak often implies a small, precise adjustment. It can be used both formally and informally, but the informal synonyms suggest a more casual or experimental approach.

Example sentences

  1. I had to tweak the recipe to make it taste better.
  2. She tweaked the design of her dress to make it more comfortable.
  3. He tweaked the engine to make it run more efficiently.
  4. The coach tweaked the team's strategy for the next game.
  5. I just need to tweak a few things on my computer to get it working properly.

Quotes

  • The slightest tweak in a butterfly's wings can set off a hurricane thousands of miles away. - Tom Robbins
  • Sometimes you need to tweak your own life to make everything work. - Jay Asher
  • It's amazing how a little tweaking can turn something good into something great. - Billy Cox

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