Definitions
- Referring to making changes or corrections to a legal document, such as a contract or law. - Talking about improving or revising a written work, such as an essay or manuscript. - Describing the act of apologizing or making reparations for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- Referring to making changes or alterations to something, such as a product or design. - Talking about adjusting or adapting something to fit a particular purpose or situation. - Describing the act of changing or altering one's behavior or attitude.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making changes or alterations to something.
- 2Both can be used in a variety of contexts, including legal, written, and behavioral.
- 3Both imply a need for improvement or adjustment.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Amend is typically used to refer to changes made to legal documents or written works, while modify can refer to changes made to a wider range of things, such as products, designs, or behaviors.
- 2Purpose: Amend implies correcting errors or improving something that was flawed, while modify implies adjusting something to better fit a particular purpose or situation.
- 3Formality: Amend is often associated with formal or legal contexts, while modify can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 4Connotation: Amend has a more serious connotation, often implying legal or contractual obligations, while modify can have a more casual or flexible connotation.
- 5Extent: Amend implies making specific changes or corrections, while modify can refer to making broader or more general adjustments.
Remember this!
Amend and modify are synonyms that both refer to making changes or alterations to something. However, amend is typically used in legal or written contexts and implies correcting errors or improving something that was flawed. On the other hand, modify is more versatile and can refer to changes made to a wider range of things, such as products, designs, or behaviors, and implies adjusting something to better fit a particular purpose or situation.
