0 present participle of modify --
1 to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable: --
2 If a word or phrase modifies another word or phrase used with it, it limits or adds to its meaning: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.