difference between the verbs 'change', 'alter' and 'modify'

[Halil Ibrahim]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Synonyms for change and shift", question 1

I know that they have ......... their address but I don't have the new one.

(a) altered
(b) changed
(c) exchanged
(d) modified

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Synonyms for change and shift", answer 1

I know that they have changed their address but I don't have the new one.

Correct answer: (b) changed

Your answer was: correct
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Hi all.I want to learn differences between the verbs 'change' ,'alter' and 'modify' with a number of example keen. Could you explain please? best regards

Halil İbrahim

[Conchita]

You'll find some explanations here:

Difference between 'modify' and 'transform'

Difference between 'modify' and 'alter'

To change/to alter