Alter vs Change vs Modify vs Revise vs Transform

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Alter

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) B2 verb

Change

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Modify

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Revise

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Transform

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

	Alter	Change	Modify	Revise	Transform
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //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/"]/
Significado	To change something. To change something.	tornar algo diferente to make something different	Mudar algo para torná-lo melhor ou diferente. Change something to make it better or different.	Estudar ou mudar algo para melhorar. To study or change something to improve it.	mudar algo completamente to change something completely
Exemplo	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
Quão comum	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	A1	B2	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	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
Antônimos	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	maintain, preserve, keep	ignore, neglect, overlook	maintain, preserve
Erros comuns	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.
Notas de uso	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. 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.	Use 'change' para falar sobre fazer modificações ou alterações. É apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, em contextos casuais ou formais. Evite usá-lo em situações que exijam um termo mais específico, como 'transformar' ou 'alterar'. 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 'modificar' ao discutir mudanças em planos, documentos ou objetos. É neutro, então é apropriado na maioria dos contextos, como em ambientes acadêmicos ou de negócios. 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 'rever' ao falar sobre revisar materiais ou fazer melhorias. É comum em contextos acadêmicos, mas também pode ser aplicado a projetos de trabalho. Evite usá-lo em conversas casuais. 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 'transformar' em contextos como ciência, mudança pessoal ou artes. Evite usar em situações muito casuais. Use 'transform' in contexts like science, personal change, or arts. Avoid using in overly casual situations.

Veja em clipes reais

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

Perguntas frequentes: Alter vs Change vs Modify vs Revise vs Transform

Qual é a diferença entre 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 estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Alter: B2, Change: A1, Modify: B2, Revise: B1, Transform: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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 usar Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Alter, Change, Modify, Revise e Transform são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.