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fix vs modify

modify vs fix

fix is a noun but modify is not a noun.

fix and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fix Yes No Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of fix; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than fix:
  • fix: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of fix include alter, change.
fix (noun) modify (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
a determination of the place where something is
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
informal terms for a difficult situation
fix (verb) modify (verb)
make infertile make less severe or harsh or extreme
make fixed, stable or stationary add a modifier to a constituent
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
decide upon or fix definitely
take vengeance on or get even
cause to be firmly attached
put (something somewhere) firmly
prepare for eating by applying heat
set or place definitely
to be about to do something
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
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