Change vs. Modify — What's the Difference?

To cause to be different; alter

Make partial or minor changes to (something)

To give a completely different form or appearance to; transform

To change in form or character; alter.

To give and receive reciprocally; interchange

To make less extreme, severe, or strong

To exchange for or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

(Grammar) To qualify or limit the meaning of. For example, summer modifies day in the phrase a summer day.

To lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; switch

(Linguistics) To change (a vowel) by umlaut.

To transfer from (one conveyance) to another

To be or become modified; change.

To give or receive the equivalent of (money) in lower denominations or in foreign currency

(transitive) To change part of.

To put fresh clothes or coverings on

(intransitive) To be or become modified.

To become different or undergo alteration

(transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate.

To undergo transformation or transition

To qualify the meaning of.

To go from one phase to another, as the moon or the seasons.

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.

To make an exchange; switch

To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.

To transfer from one conveyance to another

Make less severe or harsh or extreme;

To put on other clothing

Add a modifier to a constituent

To become deeper in tone

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;

The act, process, or result of altering or modifying

The replacing of one thing for another; substitution

A transformation or transition from one state, condition, or phase to another

Something different; variety

A different or fresh set of clothing

Money of smaller denomination given or received in exchange for money of higher denomination

The balance of money returned when an amount given is more than what is due

Coins

A pattern or order in which bells are rung.

In jazz, a change of harmony; a modulation.

A market or exchange where business is transacted.

(intransitive) To become something different.

To make something into something else.

(transitive) To replace.

(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.

(transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it).

(intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

(archaic) To exchange.

(transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).

The process of becoming different.

(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.

(countable) A replacement.

(uncountable) Balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase.

(uncountable) An amount of cash, usually in the form of coins, but sometimes inclusive of paper money.

(countable) A transfer between vehicles.

(baseball) A change-up pitch.

(campanology) Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.

A public house; an alehouse.

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance.

To alter by substituting something else for, or by giving up for something else; as, to change the clothes; to change one's occupation; to change one's intention.

To give and take reciprocally; to exchange; - followed by with; as, to change place, or hats, or money, with another.

Specifically: To give, or receive, smaller denominations of money (technically called change) for; as, to change a gold coin or a bank bill.

To be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better.

To pass from one phase to another; as, the moon changes to-morrow night.

Any variation or alteration; a passing from one state or form to another; as, a change of countenance; a change of habits or principles.

A succesion or substitution of one thing in the place of another; a difference; novelty; variety; as, a change of seasons.

A passing from one phase to another; as, a change of the moon.

Alteration in the order of a series; permutation.

That which makes a variety, or may be substituted for another.

Small money; the money by means of which the larger coins and bank bills are made available in small dealings; hence, the balance returned when payment is tendered by a coin or note exceeding the sum due.

A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; a building appropriated for mercantile transactions.

A public house; an alehouse.

Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.

An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another;

A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event;

The action of changing something;

The result of alteration or modification;

The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due;

A thing that is different;

A different or fresh set of clothes;

Coins of small denomination regarded collectively;

Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency;

A difference that is usually pleasant;

Undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature;

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;

Make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence;

Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;

Change clothes; put on different clothes;

Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category;

Give to, and receive from, one another;

Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;

Become deeper in tone;

Remove or replace the coverings of;