Past tense of modify
regular verb
The past tense of modify is modified. The past participle is also modified.
Forms of modify
| Base form (V1) | modify /ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | modified /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | modified /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ |
| Present participle | modifying |
| Third person singular | modifies |
Modified in a sentence
- The rifle was originally chambered for 9mm, but had since been modified for a larger, wildcat caliber.From the entry chamber
- Text that has not been modified since the last revision is unemboldened.From the entry unemboldened
- The prosthesis was modified labside using a scanner and a CNC milling machine.From the entry labside
- Genetically modified foods have been the subject of heated debate.From the entry genetically modified
- The design was modified to be more insertable.From the entry insertable
Meaning of modify
- verb To change part of.
- verb To be or become modified.
- verb To set bounds to; to moderate.
Questions about the past tense of modify
- What is the past tense of modify?
- The past tense of modify is modified.
- What is the past participle of modify?
- The past participle of modify is modified.
- Is modify a regular or irregular verb?
- Modify is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: modify (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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