Modify means to make partial or minor changes to something.
Change means to make something different or alter it.
Both describe altering or adjusting something, though “modify” implies a partial change.
Module means a separate unit that can be combined with others to form a whole.
Standardized unit refers to a part made according to a set standard for use in larger systems.
Both describe a component that fits into a bigger system.
Modus Vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning a way of living or an arrangement that allows coexistence.
Way of getting along means a method of managing life or maintaining relationships.
Both describe a practical arrangement for living or coexisting.
Mollify means to calm or soothe someone’s anger or feelings.
Appease means to pacify or satisfy someone, often by giving in to their demands.
Both mean reducing anger or distress.
Monetarism is an economic theory emphasizing the role of money supply in an economy.
Money is the medium of exchange and the focus of monetarist policies.
Both deal with the central role of money in economic systems.
Morose means sullen, bad-tempered, or gloomy.
Gloomy means dark, sad, or depressed.
Both describe a sad or depressed mood.
Mosaic is an art form made of small colored pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Bits of tile are the small pieces used to create a mosaic.
Both describe the small fragments used in decorative artwork.
Mosey means to walk slowly or aimlessly.
Amble means to walk in a relaxed or leisurely manner.
Both describe walking slowly without hurry.
Mourn means to feel or express grief over a loss.
Lament means to passionately express sorrow or regret.
Both describe expressing sadness, usually over death or loss.
Multifaceted means having many sides or aspects.
Having many aspects directly describes something complex with multiple features.
Both emphasize diversity or variety in nature.
Multimedia means using multiple methods of communication such as text, images, audio, and video.
Modes of communication are the different ways information is conveyed.
Both highlight the use of various forms of communication.
Muster means to assemble people or things, especially for inspection or service.
Gather means to bring together into a group or collection.
Both describe collecting or assembling.
Muted means softened or subdued in sound or color.
Muffled means a sound made quieter or less distinct.
Both describe a soft or quiet effect, especially on sound.