Difference between Modify and Change

What is the difference between Modify and Change?

Modify as a verb is to make partial changes to. while Change as a verb is to become something different.

Modify

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make partial changes to. To be or become modified.

Example sentence: A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas - a place where history comes to life.

Change

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the process of becoming different.small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.a replacement, e.g. a change of clothesa change-up pitchmoney given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To become something different.To make something into something different.To replace.To replace one's clothing.To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

Example sentence: Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

We hope you now know whether to use Modify or Change in your sentence.

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