change

noun

  1. 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. 2

    a different or fresh set of clothes

    she brought a change in her overnight bag

  3. 3

    a thing that is different

    he inspected several changes before selecting one

  4. 4

    a difference that is usually pleasant

    he goes to France for variety

    it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic

  5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 9

    coins of small denomination regarded collectively

    he had a pocketful of change

  10. 10

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

    he attributed the change to their marriage

verb

  1. 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. 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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