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soften vs modify

modify vs soften

soften and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
soften No No Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of soften; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than soften:
  • soften: make soft or softer
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of soften include alter, change.
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of soften; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than soften:
  • soften: make less severe or harsh
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of soften include alter, change.
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of soften; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than soften:
  • soften: protect from impact
  • modify: make less severe or harsh or extreme
soften (verb) modify (verb)
become soft or softer make less severe or harsh or extreme
make soft or softer add a modifier to a constituent
lessen in force or effect cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
make less severe or harsh
protect from impact
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
give in, as to influence or pressure
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