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affect vs modify

modify vs affect

affect is a noun but modify is not a noun.

affect and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affect Yes No Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of affect; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than affect:
  • affect: act physically on; have an effect upon
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of affect include alter, change.
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of affect; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than affect:
  • affect: have an effect upon
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of affect include alter, change.
affect (noun) modify (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
affect (verb) modify (verb)
act physically on; have an effect upon make less severe or harsh or extreme
have an effect upon add a modifier to a constituent
make believe with the intent to deceive cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between affect and modify

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