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| change [ chaynj ] |
verb (past and past participle changed, present participle chang·ing, 3rd person present singular chang·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb become or make different: to become different, or make something or somebody different
  This liquid crystal changes color when you tilt it.
The town hasn't changed much since I left.
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2. transitive verb substitute or replace something: to exchange, substitute, or replace something
We changed the batteries regularly.
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3. transitive and intransitive verb pass from one state to another: to pass or make something pass from one state or stage to another
Water changes to ice on freezing.
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4. transitive and intransitive verb remove clothes and put on others: to remove one or more articles of clothing and replace them with something else
Are you going to change for dinner?
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5. transitive verb remove and replace something: to remove something dirty or used and replace it with another that is clean or unused
changing the sheets
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6. transitive and intransitive verb move from one vehicle to another: to get out of one vehicle or means of transportation and continue the journey in another
changed planes in Atlanta
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7. transitive verb finance exchange money for smaller units: to exchange a unit of money for an equal amount of money in lower denominations
Can you change a $10 bill for two fives?
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8. transitive verb finance convert one currency into another: to replace money of one currency with an equivalent amount in another currency, calculated according to an exchange rate
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9. intransitive verb deepen: to become deeper in register
(
refers to a boy's voice
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10. transitive and intransitive verb U.K. automotive
Same as shiftv (sense 3)
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noun (plural chang·es) |
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1. making or becoming different: alteration, variation, or modification, or the result of this
There's been a change of plan.
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2. exchange or replacement: an exchange, substitution, or replacement of something or somebody
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3. variance from routine: a variance from a routine or pattern, especially a welcome one
I could use a change.
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4. coins: coins collectively, especially coins of a small denomination
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5. money given back: the balance of money given back to a customer who has handed over a larger sum than the cost of the goods or services purchased
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6. money exchanged for higher denomination: a sum of money given or received for a coin or bill of a higher denomination
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7. fresh set of something: a different, clean, or fresh set of something, especially clothes
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8. transition from something: a shift from one state, stage, or phase to another
a change in our thinking
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9. music procedure for ringing bells: the order in which tuned bells are rung.
See also change ringing
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10. medicine
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dated informal
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Same as menopause
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| [12th century. Via Old French changer< late Latin cambiare< Latin cambire "exchange"] |
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| chang·er noun |
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| Word Key: Synonyms |
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change, alter, modify, convert, vary, shift, transform, transmute
CORE MEANING: to make or become different
change to become different, or make something or somebody different;
The society we live in is changing rapidly.
pressure to change public attitudes toward health
alter to make changes to something, especially to an aspect of something, or be changed or become different;
trying to alter the widely held perception of the west side as an industrial area
From March the situation altered rapidly.
modify to make minor changes or alterations, especially in order to improve something;
Even extroverts are capable of modifying their behavior.
modifying the curriculum so that it better meets the needs of real children
convert to change something from one character, form, or function to another, or be changed in character, form, or function;
the process by which you take in food and convert it into energy and heat
plans to convert the buildings into luxury apartments
vary to change within a range of possibilities, or in connection with something else, or make something undergo such a change;
Opening times may vary with the season.
You can vary the menu according to your taste.
shift to change from one position or direction to another;
The focus of your paper may shift as you write.
For most of us our native language is alive and constantly shifting.
transform to change somebody or something completely, especially improving their appearance or usefulness, or to change in this way;
The playground is being transformed into a community garden.
A good teacher can still transform the life of a student.
transmute to change something from one form, nature, or state to another, or be changed in this way;
The Old Norse word "borg" meaning "citadel" was later transmuted into "borough"
His anger swiftly transmuted into grief.
The ancient alchemists tried to transmute base metals into gold. |
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