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dirty vs modify

modify vs dirty

dirty is an adjective but modify is not an adjective.

dirty and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirty No Yes Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of dirty; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than dirty:
  • dirty: make soiled, filthy, or dirty
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of dirty include alter, change.
dirty (adjective) modify (adjective)
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
dirty (verb) modify (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty make less severe or harsh or extreme
add a modifier to a constituent
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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