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Quick definitions from WordNet (change)
▸ noun: the action of changing something ("The change of government had no impact on the economy")
▸ noun: a different or fresh set of clothes ("She brought a change in her overnight bag")
▸ noun: a thing that is different ("He inspected several changes before selecting one")
▸ noun: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another ("The change was intended to increase sales")
▸ noun: the result of alteration or modification ("There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: coins of small denomination regarded collectively ("He had a pocketful of change")
▸ noun: a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event ("He attributed the change to their marriage")
▸ noun: a difference that is usually pleasant ("It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic")
▸ verb: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature ("She changed completely as she grew older")
▸ verb: make or 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")
▸ verb: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation ("The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue")
▸ verb: exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category ("He changed his name")
▸ verb: remove or replace the coverings of ("Father had to learn how to change the baby")
▸ verb: change clothes; put on different clothes ("Change before you go to the opera")
▸ verb: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another ("She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast")
▸ verb: give to, and receive from, one another ("Would you change places with me?")
▸ verb: become deeper in tone ("His voice began to change when he was 12 years old")
▸ verb: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another ("The car changed lanes")
▸ Also see changing
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to change
▸ Usage examples for change
▸ Idioms related to change (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing change
▸ Words that often appear near change
▸ Rhymes of change
▸ Invented words related to change
▸ noun: the action of changing something ("The change of government had no impact on the economy")
▸ noun: a different or fresh set of clothes ("She brought a change in her overnight bag")
▸ noun: a thing that is different ("He inspected several changes before selecting one")
▸ noun: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another ("The change was intended to increase sales")
▸ noun: the result of alteration or modification ("There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: coins of small denomination regarded collectively ("He had a pocketful of change")
▸ noun: a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event ("He attributed the change to their marriage")
▸ noun: a difference that is usually pleasant ("It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic")
▸ verb: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature ("She changed completely as she grew older")
▸ verb: make or 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")
▸ verb: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation ("The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue")
▸ verb: exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category ("He changed his name")
▸ verb: remove or replace the coverings of ("Father had to learn how to change the baby")
▸ verb: change clothes; put on different clothes ("Change before you go to the opera")
▸ verb: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another ("She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast")
▸ verb: give to, and receive from, one another ("Would you change places with me?")
▸ verb: become deeper in tone ("His voice began to change when he was 12 years old")
▸ verb: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another ("The car changed lanes")
▸ Also see changing
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to change
▸ Usage examples for change
▸ Idioms related to change (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing change
▸ Words that often appear near change
▸ Rhymes of change
▸ Invented words related to change