tweak
5 synonyms for tweak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
“She tweaked the recipe by adding a bit more salt.”
2. noun
A small adjustment or modification.
“A few tweaks to the schedule solved the problem.”
How to use tweak
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tweak a setting
minor tweak
tweak the design
Etymology
From Old English twiccian, "to pluck", the same root as "twitch"; the slang sense linked to methamphetamine use developed much later.
Full origin of tweak →Frequently asked questions
What does “tweak” mean?
The word “tweak” means to make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it. In plain terms, to make a small change or adjustment to fine-tune something.
How do you pronounce “tweak”?
“Tweak” is pronounced tweek (/twiːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tweak” in a sentence?
Here is “tweak” used in a sentence: “She tweaked the recipe by adding a bit more salt.”
What part of speech is “tweak”?
Depending on how it is used, “tweak” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “tweak” come from?
The word “tweak” comes from Old English. From Old English twiccian, "to pluck", the same root as "twitch"; the slang sense linked to methamphetamine use developed much later.
Is “tweak” a common word?
“Tweak” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tweak” have?
“Tweak” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
