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change, alteration, modification(noun)

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"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

change(noun)

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

"he attributed the change to their marriage"

change(noun)

the action of changing something

"the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

change(noun)

the result of alteration or modification

"there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

change(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"

change(noun)

a thing that is different

"he inspected several changes before selecting one"

change(noun)

a different or fresh set of clothes

"she brought a change in her overnight bag"

change(noun)

coins of small denomination regarded collectively

"he had a pocketful of change"

change(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"

variety, change(verb)

a difference that is usually pleasant

"he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

change, alter, modify(verb)

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

change(verb)

undergo 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, alter, vary(verb)

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"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

switch, shift, change(verb)

lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

"switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"

change(verb)

change clothes; put on different clothes

"Change before you go to the opera"

change, exchange, commute, convert(verb)

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

"Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"

exchange, change, interchange(verb)

give to, and receive from, one another

"Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

transfer, change(verb)

change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

"She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

deepen, change(verb)

become deeper in tone

"His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

change(verb)

remove or replace the coverings of

"Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

the act, process, or result of making different

the positive change in our students' attitude toward people who are somehow different was a long and gradual process

the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another

there is nothing so constant as change itself

something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment

she spent quite a chunk of change on that car

to make different in some way

my wife has changed the look of our living room more times than we care to remember

to pass from one form, state, or level to another

the weather in New England is constantly changing

to give up (something) and take something else in return

would you mind changing your seat so my friends can sit together?

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