CEFR B1

modified

verb

Meaning

Changed slightly, especially in order to improve it or to make it less extreme.

Examples

The original plan was modified to include more safety features.
He modified his opinion after hearing the evidence.

Synonyms: altered, adjusted, amended, adapted

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modified (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

Definition

Changed slightly, especially in order to improve it or to make it less extreme.

Examples

The original plan was modified to include more safety features.
He modified his opinion after hearing the evidence.
The software has been modified to run on newer systems.

How to Use modified

modify something (collocation): To change something. — "We need to modify the design before production."
modified to do something (prepositional phrase): Changed in order to be able to perform a specific action. — "The car was modified to run on biofuel."
modified by something (prepositional phrase): Changed as a result of something else. — "His views were modified by his experiences abroad."

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