change
noun
- 1
the action of changing something
the change of government had no impact on the economy
his change on abortion cost him the election
- 2
a different or fresh set of clothes
she brought a change in her overnight bag
- 3
a thing that is different
he inspected several changes before selecting one
- 4
a difference that is usually pleasant
he goes to France for variety
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
- 5
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
- 6
the result of alteration or modification
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there had been no change in the mountains
- 7
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
- 8
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
- 9
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
he had a pocketful of change
- 10
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
he attributed the change to their marriage
verb
- 1
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
- 2
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
Synonyms
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