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    change - Dictionary definition and meaning for word change

    Definition
    (noun) an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
    Synonyms : alteration , modification
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (noun) a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
    Example Sentence
    • he attributed the change to their marriage
    Definition
    (noun) the action of changing something
    Example Sentence
    • the change of government had no impact on the economy
    • his change on abortion cost him the election
    Definition
    (noun) the result of alteration or modification
    Example Sentence
    • there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
    • there had been no change in the mountains
    Definition
    (noun) the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
    Example Sentence
    • I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
    Definition
    (noun) a thing that is different
    Example Sentence
    • he inspected several changes before selecting one
    Definition
    (noun) a different or fresh set of clothes
    Example Sentence
    • she brought a change in her overnight bag
    Definition
    (noun) coins of small denomination regarded collectively
    Example Sentence
    • he had a pocketful of change
    Definition
    (noun) money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
    Example Sentence
    • he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
    Definition
    (noun) a difference that is usually pleasant
    Synonyms : variety
    Example Sentence
    • he goes to France for variety
    • it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
    Definition
    (verb) cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    Synonyms : alter , modify
    Example Sentence
    • The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
    • The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
    Definition
    (verb) undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    Example Sentence
    • She changed completely as she grew older
    • The weather changed last night
    Definition
    (verb) become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
    Synonyms : alter , vary
    Example Sentence
    • her mood changes in accordance with the weather
    • The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
    Definition
    (verb) lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
    Synonyms : shift , switch
    Example Sentence
    • switch to a different brand of beer
    • She switched psychiatrists
    • The car changed lanes
    Definition
    (verb) change clothes; put on different clothes
    Example Sentence
    • Change before you go to the opera
    Definition
    (verb) exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
    Synonyms : commute , convert , exchange
    Example Sentence
    • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
    • He changed his name
    • convert centimeters into inches
    • convert holdings into shares
    Definition
    (verb) give to, and receive from, one another
    Synonyms : exchange , interchange
    Example Sentence
    • Would you change places with me?
    • We have been exchanging letters for a year
    Definition
    (verb) change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
    Synonyms : transfer
    Example Sentence
    • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
    Definition
    (verb) become deeper in tone
    Synonyms : deepen
    Example Sentence
    • His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
    • Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
    Definition
    (verb) remove or replace the coverings of
    Example Sentence
    • Father had to learn how to change the baby
    • After each guest we changed the bed linens

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text: I'm making change. I need change for the bus.
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