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change
the action of changing something
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- C
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- HANG
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Meaning
Definitions
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
a difference that is usually pleasant
“he goes to France for variety”
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”
verb
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
“She changed completely as she grew older”
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”
verb
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
“The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city”
verb
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
“Could you convert my dollars into pounds?”
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
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
“switch to a different brand of beer”
verb
become deeper in tone
“His voice began to change when he was 12 years old”
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?”
In context
Example Sentences
the change of government had no impact on the economy
his change on abortion cost him the election
she brought a change in her overnight bag
he inspected several changes before selecting one
he goes to France for variety
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
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
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there had been no change in the mountains
he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
he had a pocketful of change
he attributed the change to their marriage
She changed completely as she grew older
The weather changed last night
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
convert centimeters into inches
convert holdings into shares
Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens
Change before you go to the opera
switch to a different brand of beer
She switched psychiatrists
The car changed lanes
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year
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