change
change /ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
noun
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(
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An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
(
modification
, alteration
, change
)
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
The change was intended to increase sales
the change was intended to increase sales
This storm is certainly a change for the worse
this storm is certainly a change for the worse
The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
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()
A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
(
change
)
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
He attributed the change to their marriage
he attributed the change to their marriage
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()
The action of changing something
(
change
)
the action of changing something
The change of government had no impact on the economy
the change of government had no impact on the economy
His change on abortion cost him the election
his change on abortion cost him the election
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()
The result of alteration or modification
(
change
)
the result of alteration or modification
There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
There had been no change in the mountains
there had been no change in the mountains
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()
The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
(
change
)
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
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
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()
A different or fresh set of clothes
(
change
)
a different or fresh set of clothes
She brought a change in her overnight bag
she brought a change in her overnight bag
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()
A thing that is different
(
change
)
a thing that is different
He inspected several changes before selecting one
he inspected several changes before selecting one
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A difference that is usually pleasant
(
change
, variety
)
a difference that is usually pleasant
He goes to France for variety
he goes to France for variety
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
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Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
(
change
)
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
he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
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Coins of small denomination regarded collectively
(
change
)
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
He had a pocketful of change
he had a pocketful of change
verb
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()
Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
(
modify
, alter
, change
)
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
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()
Undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
(
change
)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
She changed completely as she grew older
She changed completely as she grew older
The weather changed last night
The weather changed last night
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()
Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
(
alter
, change
, vary
)
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
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
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()
Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
(
shift
, switch
, change
)
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
Switch to a different brand of beer
switch to a different brand of beer
She switched psychiatrists
She switched psychiatrists
The car changed lanes
The car changed lanes
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Change clothes; put on different clothes
(
change
)
change clothes; put on different clothes
Change before you go to the opera
Change before you go to the opera
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()
Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
(
commute
, exchange
, convert
, change
)
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
He changed his name
Convert centimeters into inches
convert centimeters into inches
Convert holdings into shares
convert holdings into shares
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()
Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
(
transfer
, change
)
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
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()
Give to, and receive from, one another
(
interchange
, change
, exchange
)
give to, and receive from, one another
Would you change places with me?
Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year
We have been exchanging letters for a year
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Remove or replace the coverings of
(
change
)
remove or replace the coverings of
Father had to learn how to change the baby
Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens
After each guest we changed the bed linens
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Become deeper in tone
(
change
, deepen
)
become deeper in tone
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
