Alter vs Change vs Modify vs Revise vs Transform

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Alter

Über 10.000 (seltener)B2verb

Change

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1verb

Modify

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb

Revise

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1verb

Transform

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb
 AlterChangeModifyReviseTransform
Aussprache🇬🇧 //ˈɔːltə//🇺🇸 //ˈɔltɚ//🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //rɪˈvaɪz//🇺🇸 //rɪˈvaɪz//🇬🇧 /["/trænsˈfɔːm/","/trænsˈfɔːmz/","/trænsˈfɔːmd/","/trænsˈfɔːmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/trænsˈfɔːrm/","/trænsˈfɔːrmz/","/trænsˈfɔːrmd/","/trænsˈfɔːrmɪŋ/"]/
BedeutungTo change something.to make something differentChange something to make it better or different.To study or change something to improve it.to change something completely
BeispielThe dress was altered to fit better.I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.You can modify the document by adding new sections.I need to revise my notes before the exam.The new technology will transform the way we communicate.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigÜber 10.000 (seltener)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2A1B2B1B2
Wortartverbverbverbverbverb
Kollokationenalter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personalityconsiderably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognitionconsiderably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit somethingrevise for an exam, revise a document, revise a proposal, revise your work, revise a planconsiderably, dramatically, fundamentally, help (to), be used to, from, into, the ability to transform somebody/​something, the power to transform somebody/​something, considerably, dramatically, fundamentally, help (to), be used to, from, into, the ability to transform somebody/​something, the power to transform somebody/​something
Antonymepreserve, maintain, retainremain, staymaintain, preserve, keepignore, neglect, overlookmaintain, preserve
Häufige FehlerConfusing with 'change' - 'alter' usually implies a more significant adjustment., Using 'alter' without an object - it should always follow an object., Incorrectly using 'altered' as a noun.Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.Confusing with 'modification', which is the noun form., Using 'modify' without an object, which is incorrect., Overusing 'modify' instead of synonyms like 'change' or 'adjust' in casual speech.Confused with 'review'; 'revise' implies making changes, while 'review' means to look over., Using 'revise' without an object; it should always be 'revise something'., Using 'revise' in contexts that require 'edit'; be sure to consider the difference.Confused with 'transpose' when referring to changing order., Using 'transform' without a clear object., Overusing in informal contexts.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments.Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.Use 'modify' when discussing changes to plans, documents, or objects. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, such as academic or business settings.Use 'revise' when talking about reviewing materials or making improvements. It's common in academic contexts but can also apply to work projects. Avoid using it in casual conversations.Use 'transform' in contexts like science, personal change, or arts. Avoid using in overly casual situations.

Häufige Fragen: Alter vs Change vs Modify vs Revise vs Transform

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Alter, Change, Modify, Revise und Transform?

Alter: To change something. Change: to make something different Modify: Change something to make it better or different. Revise: To study or change something to improve it. Transform: to change something completely

Sind Alter, Change, Modify, Revise und Transform auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Alter: B2, Change: A1, Modify: B2, Revise: B1, Transform: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Alter, Change, Modify, Revise und Transform?

Alter: verb, Change: verb, Modify: verb, Revise: verb, Transform: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Alter: The dress was altered to fit better. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. Modify: You can modify the document by adding new sections. Revise: I need to revise my notes before the exam. Transform: The new technology will transform the way we communicate.

Kann ich Alter, Change, Modify, Revise und Transform austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Alter, Change, Modify, Revise und Transform sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

Verwandte Vergleiche