Modify and Subtract

Modify

Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).

Subtract and modify are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subtract" instead a verb "Modify".

Subtract

Subtract verb - To take away (an amount or number) from a total.

Modify and subtract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modify" instead a verb "Subtract".

Nearby Words: subtraction, subtracting

Common collocations

life modify life subtract life
set modify set subtract set
number modify number subtract number
time modify time subtract time
Other words: bit, damage.
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