Change
verbNoun
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”
Type of:HappeningOccurrenceOccurrenta difference that is usually pleasant
“it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic”
Similar:VarietyType of:Differencethe action of changing something
“the change of government had no impact on the economy”
“his change on abortion cost him the election”
Type of:Actionthe result of alteration or modification
“there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs”
“there had been no change in the mountains”
Type of:EffectConsequenceOutcomea different or fresh set of clothes
“she brought a change in her overnight bag”
Type of:WearVestureWearablea relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
“he attributed the change to their marriage”
Type of:Relationa thing that is different
“he inspected several changes before selecting one”
Type of:Thingcoins of small denomination regarded collectively
“he had a pocketful of change”
Type of:Coinmoney 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”
Type of:Cashthe balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
“I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change”
Type of:Cash
Verb
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
“He changed his name”
give to, and receive from, one another
“Would you change places with me?”
Type of:Transferchange from one vehicle or transportation line to another
“She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast”
Similar:TransferType of:GoLocomoteTravellay aside, abandon, or leave for another
“The car changed lanes”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
“The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue”
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”
become deeper in tone
“His voice began to change when he was 12 years old”
Similar:Deepenremove or replace the coverings of
“Father had to learn how to change the baby”
“After each guest we changed the bed linens”
Type of:Replaceundergo 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”
change clothes; put on different clothes
Type of:Dress
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