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Change

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Noun

1. alteration, change, modification

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Example Sentences:
'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'

2. change

a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

Example Sentences:
'he attributed the change to their marriage'

3. change

the action of changing something

Example Sentences:
'the change of government had no impact on the economy'
'his change on abortion cost him the election'

4. change

the result of alteration or modification

Example Sentences:
'there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs'
'there had been no change in the mountains'

5. change

the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

Example Sentences:
'I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change'

6. change

a thing that is different

Example Sentences:
'he inspected several changes before selecting one'

7. change

a different or fresh set of clothes

Example Sentences:
'she brought a change in her overnight bag'

8. change

coins of small denomination regarded collectively

Example Sentences:
'he had a pocketful of change'

9. change

money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

Example Sentences:
'he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver'

10. change, variety

a difference that is usually pleasant

Example Sentences:
'he goes to France for variety'
'it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic'

Verb

11. alter, change, modify

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Example Sentences:
'The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city'
'The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue'

12. change

undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Example Sentences:
'She changed completely as she grew older'
'The weather changed last night'

13. alter, change, vary

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

Example Sentences:
'her mood changes in accordance with the weather'
'The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season'

14. change, shift, switch

lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Example Sentences:
'switch to a different brand of beer'
'She switched psychiatrists'
'The car changed lanes'

15. change

change clothes; put on different clothes

Example Sentences:
'Change before you go to the opera'

16. change, commute, convert, exchange

exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Example Sentences:
'Could you convert my dollars into pounds?'
'He changed his name'
'convert centimeters into inches'
'convert holdings into shares'

17. change, exchange, interchange

give to, and receive from, one another

Example Sentences:
'Would you change places with me?'
'We have been exchanging letters for a year'

18. change, transfer

change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Example Sentences:
'She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast'

19. change, deepen

become deeper in tone

Example Sentences:
'His voice began to change when he was 12 years old'
'Her voice deepened when she whispered the password'

20. change

remove or replace the coverings of

Example Sentences:
'Father had to learn how to change the baby'
'After each guest we changed the bed linens'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Change

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verb
1. 
to make or become different; alter
2. (transitive)
to replace with or exchange for another
to change one's name
3. (sometimes foll by to or into)
to transform or convert or be transformed or converted
4. 
to give and receive (something) in return; interchange
to change places with someone
5. (transitive)
to give or receive (money) in exchange for the equivalent sum in a smaller denomination or different currency
6. (transitive)
to remove or replace the coverings of
to change a baby
7. (when intr, may be foll by into or out of)
to put on other clothes
8. (intransitive)
(of the moon) to pass from one phase to the following one
9. 
to operate (the gear lever of a motor vehicle) in order to alter the gear ratio
to change gear
10. 
to alight from (one bus, train, etc) and board another
11.  change face
12.  change feet
13.  change front
14.  change hands
15.  change one's mind
16.  change one's tune
noun
17. 
the act or fact of changing or being changed
18. 
a variation, deviation, or modification
19. 
the substitution of one thing for another; exchange
20. 
anything that is or may be substituted for something else
21. 
variety or novelty (esp in the phrase for a change)
I want to go to France for a change
22. 
a different or fresh set, esp of clothes
23. 
money given or received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or in a different currency
24. 
the balance of money given or received when the amount tendered is larger than the amount due
25. 
coins of a small denomination regarded collectively
26. (often capital) archaic
a place where merchants meet to transact business; exchange
27. 
the act of passing from one state or phase to another
28. 
the transition from one phase of the moon to the next
29. 
the order in which a peal of bells may be rung
30. sport short for changeover (sense 3b)
31. slang
desirable or useful information
32. obsolete
fickleness or caprice
33.  change of heart
34.  get no change out of someone
35.  ring the changes

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Change

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verb transitiveWord forms: changed or ˈchanging
1. 
to put or take (a thing) in place of something else; substitute for, replace with, or transfer to another of a similar kind
to change one's clothes, to change jobs
2. 
to give and receive reciprocally; exchange; switch
let's change seats
3. 
a. 
to cause to become different; alter; transform; convert
success changed him
b. 
to undergo a variation of
leaves change color
4. 
to give or receive the equivalent of (a coin or bank note) in currency of lower denominations or in foreign money
5. 
to put a fresh, replacement covering, as a diaper or bedclothes, on
verb intransitive
6. 
a. 
to become different; alter; vary
the scene changes
b. 
to undergo alteration or replacement
7. 
to pass from one phase to another, as the moon
8. 
to become lower in range
said specif. of the male voice at puberty
9. 
to leave one train, bus, etc. and board another
10. 
to put on other clothes
11. 
to make an exchange
noun
12. 
the act or process of substitution, alteration, or variation
13. 
absence of monotony; variety
14. 
something that is or may be substituted; something of the same kind but new or fresh
15. 
another set of clothes, esp. a fresh set to put on
16. 
a. 
money returned as the difference between the price of something bought and the bill or coin of larger denomination given in payment
b. 
a number of coins or bills whose total value equals a single larger coin or bill
c. 
small coins
17. 
a place where merchants meet to do business; exchange
: also written 'change
18.  [usually pl.]; BELL-RINGING
any pattern or order in which the bells may be rung

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Change

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v. changed, chang·ing, chang·es
v.tr.
1.
a. To cause to be different: change the spelling of a word.
b. To give a completely different form or appearance to; transform: changed the yard into a garden.
2. To give and receive reciprocally; interchange: change places.
3. To exchange for or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category: change one's name; a light that changes colors.
4.
a. To lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; switch: change methods; change sides.
b. To transfer from (one conveyance) to another: change planes.
5. To give or receive the equivalent of (money) in lower denominations or in foreign currency.
6. To put a fresh covering on: change a bed; change the baby.
v.intr.
1. To become different or undergo alteration: He changed as he matured.
2. To undergo transformation or transition: The music changed to a slow waltz.
3. To go from one phase to another, as the moon or the seasons.
4. To make an exchange: If you prefer this seat, I'll change with you.
5. To transfer from one conveyance to another: She changed in Chicago on her way to the coast.
6. To put on other clothing: We changed for dinner.
7. To become deeper in tone: His voice began to change at age 13.
n.
1. The act, process, or result of altering or modifying: a change in facial expression.
2. The replacing of one thing for another; substitution: a change of atmosphere; a change of ownership.
3. A transformation or transition from one state, condition, or phase to another: the change of seasons.
4. Something different; variety: ate early for a change.
5. A different or fresh set of clothing.
6.
a. Money of smaller denomination given or received in exchange for money of higher denomination.
b. The balance of money returned when an amount given is more than what is due.
c. Coins: had change jingling in his pocket.
7. Music
a. A pattern or order in which bells are rung.
b. In jazz, a change of harmony; a modulation.
8. A market or exchange where business is transacted.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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