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verb(change)lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
Examples:
The car changed lanes.
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verb(change)cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Examples:
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue.
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verb(change)exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Examples:
He changed his name.
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noun(change)an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Synonyms: alteration, modification,
Examples:
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.
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verb(change)become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Examples:
Her mood changes in accordance with the weather.
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verb(change)give to, and receive from, one another
Synonyms: exchange, interchange,
Examples:
Would you change places with me?.
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verb(change)become deeper in tone
Synonyms: deepen,
Examples:
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old.
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verb(change)change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
Synonyms: transfer,
Examples:
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast.
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noun(change)a difference that is usually pleasant
Synonyms: variety,
Examples:
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic.
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noun(change)a different or fresh set of clothes
Examples:
She brought a change in her overnight bag.
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noun(change)a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
Examples:
He attributed the change to their marriage.
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noun(change)a thing that is different
Examples:
He inspected several changes before selecting one.
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verb(change)change clothes; put on different clothes
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noun(change)coins of small denomination regarded collectively
Examples:
He had a pocketful of change.
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noun(change)money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
Examples:
He got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver.
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verb(change)remove or replace the coverings of
Examples:
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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noun(change)the action of changing something
Examples:
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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noun(change)the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
Examples:
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change.
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noun(change)the result of alteration or modification
Examples:
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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verb(change)undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Antonyms: stay,
Examples:
She changed completely as she grew older.
The weather changed last night.
The weather changed last night.