what does change mean?
CHANGE as NOUN
- Meaning
- the action of changing something
Usage Example(s)
- the change of government had no impact on the economy
- his change on abortion cost him the election
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a different or fresh set of clothes
Usage Example(s)
- she brought a change in her overnight bag
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- a thing that is different
Usage Example(s)
- he inspected several changes before selecting one
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a difference that is usually pleasant
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- he goes to France for variety
- it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- 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
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the result of alteration or modification
Usage Example(s)
- there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
- there had been no change in the mountains
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
Usage Example(s)
- he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
Usage Example(s)
- I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- coins of small denomination regarded collectively
Usage Example(s)
- he had a pocketful of change
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a relational difference between states
- especially between states before and after some event
Usage Example(s)
- he attributed the change to their marriage
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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CHANGE as VERB
- Meaning
- undergo a change
- become different in essence
- losing one’’s or its original nature
Usage Example(s)
- She changed completely as she grew older
- The weather changed last night
Antonym(s)
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one’’s or its former characteristics or essence
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- her mood changes in accordance with the weather
- The supermarket’’s selection of vegetables varies according to the season
Hyponym(s)
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- Meaning
- cause to change
- make different
- cause a transformation
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- 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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- Meaning
- exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
- He changed his name
- convert centimeters into inches
- convert holdings into shares
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- remove or replace the coverings of
Usage Example(s)
- Father had to learn how to change the baby
- After each guest we changed the bed linens
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- change clothes
- put on different clothes
Usage Example(s)
- Change before you go to the opera
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- switch to a different brand of beer
- She switched psychiatrists
- The car changed lanes
Hyponym(s)
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- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
- Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- give to, and receive from, one another
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- Would you change places with me?
- We have been exchanging letters for a year
Hypernyms(s) change is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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