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change

(/tS//eI/n/dZ/ )

noun (n)

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another(noun.event)

Example:
The change was intended to increase sales.
This storm is certainly a change for the worse.

Synonym:
alteration, modification

source: wordnet30
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event(noun.linkdef)

Example:
He attributed the change to their marriage.

source: wordnet30
the action of changing something(noun.act)

Example:
The change of government had no impact on the economy.
His change on abortion cost him the election.

source: wordnet30
the result of alteration or modification(noun.phenomenon)

Example:
There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs.
There had been no change in the mountains.

source: wordnet30
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due(noun.possession)

Example:
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change.

source: wordnet30
a thing that is different(noun.artifact)

Example:
He inspected several changes before selecting one.

source: wordnet30
a different or fresh set of clothes(noun.artifact)

Example:
She brought a change in her overnight bag.

source: wordnet30
coins of small denomination regarded collectively(noun.possession)

Example:
He had a pocketful of change.

source: wordnet30
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency(noun.possession)

Example:
He got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver.

source: wordnet30
a difference that is usually pleasant(noun.attribute)

Example:
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic.

Synonym:
variety

source: wordnet30
Any variation or alteration; a passing from one state or form to another; as, a change of countenance; a change of habits or principles.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation(verb.change)

Example:
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue.

Synonym:
alter, modify

source: wordnet30
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature(verb.change)

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

Antonym:
remain, rest, stay

source: wordnet30
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence(verb.change)

Example:
Her mood changes in accordance with the weather.

Synonym:
alter, vary

source: wordnet30
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another(verb.change)

Example:
The car changed lanes.

Synonym:
shift, switch

source: wordnet30
change clothes; put on different clothes(verb.change)

Example:
Change before you go to the opera.

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exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category(verb.change)

Example:
He changed his name.

Synonym:
commute, convert, exchange

source: wordnet30
give to, and receive from, one another(verb.possession)

Example:
Would you change places with me?.

Synonym:
exchange, interchange

source: wordnet30
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another(verb.motion)

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

Synonym:
transfer

source: wordnet30
become deeper in tone(verb.change)

Example:
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old.

Synonym:
deepen

source: wordnet30
remove or replace the coverings of(verb.change)

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

source: wordnet30
To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance.(verb)

source: webster1913
To be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better.(verb)

source: webster1913

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