Alter vs Change vs Modify vs Revise vs Transform

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Alter

Oltre 10.000 (meno comune) B2 verb

Change

Top 1000 (molto comune) A1 verb

Modify

Top 2000 (comune) B2 verb

Revise

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 verb

Transform

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 verb

	Alter	Change	Modify	Revise	Transform
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //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/"]/
Significato	Cambiare qualcosa. To change something.	rendere qualcosa diverso to make something different	Cambiare qualcosa per renderlo migliore o diverso. Change something to make it better or different.	Studiare o cambiare qualcosa per migliorarlo. To study or change something to improve it.	cambiare qualcosa completamente to change something completely
Esempio	The 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.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	A1	B2	B1	B2
Categoria grammaticale	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Collocazioni	alter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personality	considerably, 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 recognition	considerably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something	revise for an exam, revise a document, revise a proposal, revise your work, revise a plan	considerably, 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
Contrari	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	maintain, preserve, keep	ignore, neglect, overlook	maintain, preserve
Errori comuni	Confusing 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.
Note d'uso	Usa 'alterare' quando vuoi indicare un cambiamento o una modifica. È più formale di 'cambiare'. Evita di usarlo per aggiustamenti molto piccoli o banali. Use '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.	Usa 'change' quando parli di apportare modifiche o alterazioni. È appropriato sia nella lingua parlata che scritta, in contesti casual o formali. Evita di usarlo in una situazione che richiede un termine più specifico, come 'trasformare' o 'alterare'. 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'.	Usa 'modificare' quando parli di cambiamenti a piani, documenti o oggetti. È neutro, quindi è appropriato nella maggior parte dei contesti, come quelli accademici o aziendali. 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.	Usa 'rivedere' quando parli di ripassare materiali o apportare miglioramenti. È comune in contesti accademici ma può anche applicarsi a progetti di lavoro. Evita di usarlo nelle conversazioni informali. 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.	Usa 'trasformare' in contesti come scienza, cambiamento personale o arte. Evita di usarlo in situazioni troppo informali. Use 'transform' in contexts like science, personal change, or arts. Avoid using in overly casual situations.

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Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Succession › S1 E1

And you never lawyered the trust change.

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Change

Domande frequenti: Alter vs Change vs Modify vs Revise vs Transform

Qual è la differenza tra Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e 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

Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Alter: B2, Change: A1, Modify: B2, Revise: B1, Transform: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform?

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

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

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.

Posso usare Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.