Modifier and Intensifier - Difference between modifier and intensifier- NMDCAT & NUMS

Difference between Modifier and Intensifier

Keep the following points in view:

1 Unlike modifiers, which modifies words or phrases in the sentences, an intensifier is a term for a modifier that amplifies the meaning of the word it modifies.

2 An intensifier is used entirely to modify 

   Adverbs & 

   Adjectives 

   This is placed before the word it is meant to modify. 

   Examples:
a. She was completely lost in her thoughts. (“completely” is an intensifier to modify the past participle adjective, “lost”.
b. You are highly obliged for this favour.
c. He is absolutely right in his point of view.
d. They were so upset.
e. I felt rather sorry for her loss.
(completely, highly, absolutely are the examples of intensifiers)

    Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis. 

   Words commonly used as intensifiers include absolutely, completely, extremely, highly, rather, really, so, too, totally, utterly, very, and at all. 

   Example: 

  1. She was so upset last night.

 2. I felt extremely sorry to hear for her.

A Modifier

    A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies, that is, gives information about, another word in the same sentence. 

Example:

1. This shop has only a vegetarian burger.

The word in this sentence, “burger, is modified by the word, “vegetarian”.

a. The modifier “vegetarian” gives extra information about what kind of burger it is.

b. A modifier can be used either in front or behind the word.

Examples:

2. She had a large bag and it had a long strap. 

in this sentence, the word, “strap”  is modified by the word “large”& “long” 

a. The modifier “large & long” give extra information about what kind of bag and strap are.