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English to English noun
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an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another |  | Example: 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
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a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event | | Example: he attributed the change to their marriage
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the action of changing something | | Example: the change of government had no impact on the economy
his change on abortion cost him the election
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the result of alteration or modification | | Example: there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there had been no change in the mountains
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the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due | | Example: I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
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a thing that is different | | Example: he inspected several changes before selecting one
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a different or fresh set of clothes | | Example: she brought a change in her overnight bag
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coins of small denomination regarded collectively | | Example: he had a pocketful of change
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money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency | | Example: he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
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a difference that is usually pleasant | | Example: he goes to France for variety
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
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Any variation or alteration; a passing from one state or form to another; as, a change of countenance; a change of habits or principles. | | source: webster1913 verb
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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | | Example: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
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undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature | | Example: She changed completely as she grew older
The weather changed last night
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become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence | | Example: her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
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lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | | Example: switch to a different brand of beer
She switched psychiatrists
The car changed lanes
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change clothes; put on different clothes | | Example: Change before you go to the opera
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exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | | Example: Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
convert centimeters into inches
convert holdings into shares
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give to, and receive from, one another | | Example: Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year
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change from one vehicle or transportation line to another | | Example: She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
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become deeper in tone | | Example: His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
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remove or replace the coverings of | | Example: Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens
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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance. | | source: webster1913
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To be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better. | | source: webster1913
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