Modifiers

Definition

Modifiers are words or phrases that provide additional information about another word in a sentence. They can describe, clarify, limit, enhance, or emphasize the meaning of the word they modify.

Related terms

Adjectives: Adjectives are modifiers that describe nouns by providing information about their size, color, shape, etc.

Adverbs: Adverbs are modifiers that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs by providing information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

Prepositional Phrases: Prepositional phrases are modifiers that consist of a preposition and its object. They provide additional details about location, time, manner, etc.