change

Nouns

• (n) an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
  • the change was intended to increase sales
  • this storm is certainly a change for the worse
  • the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
  alteration, modification,
• (n) a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
  • he attributed the change to their marriage
• (n) the action of changing something
  • the change of government had no impact on the economy
  • his change on abortion cost him the election
• (n) the result of alteration or modification
  • there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
  • there had been no change in the mountains
• (n) the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
  • I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
• (n) a thing that is different
  • he inspected several changes before selecting one
• (n) a different or fresh set of clothes
  • she brought a change in her overnight bag
• (n) coins of small denomination regarded collectively
  • he had a pocketful of change
• (n) money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
  • he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
• (n) a difference that is usually pleasant
  • he goes to France for variety
  • it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
  variety,

Verbs

• (v) cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  • The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
  • The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
  alter, modify,
• (v) undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  • She changed completely as she grew older
  • The weather changed last night
• (v) become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  • her mood changes in accordance with the weather
  • The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
  vary, alter,
• (v) lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
  • switch to a different brand of beer
  • She switched psychiatrists
  • The car changed lanes
  switch, shift,
• (v) change clothes; put on different clothes
  • Change before you go to the opera
• (v) exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
  • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
  • He changed his name
  • convert centimeters into inches
  • convert holdings into shares
  exchange, convert, commute,
• (v) give to, and receive from, one another
  • Would you change places with me?
  • We have been exchanging letters for a year
  exchange, interchange,
• (v) change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
  • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
  transfer,
• (v) become deeper in tone
  • His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
  • Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
  deepen,
• (v) remove or replace the coverings of
  • Father had to learn how to change the baby
  • After each guest we changed the bed linens

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