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extend vs modify

modify vs extend

extend and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extend No No Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of extend; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than extend:
  • extend: expand the influence of
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of extend include alter, change.
extend (verb) modify (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body make less severe or harsh or extreme
thrust or extend out add a modifier to a constituent
extend in scope or range or area cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
continue or extend
expand the influence of
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
prolong the time allowed for payment of
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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