CHANGE as NOUN

  1. 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. 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)
  3. 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 Derived(s)
  4. 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
  5. 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

CHANGE as VERB

  1. 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)
  2. 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) Derived(s)
  3. 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
    Hyponym(s) Cause(s) Derived(s)
  4. 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)
  5. 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
  6. 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)
  7. 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) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • become deeper in tone
    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
  9. 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)
  10. 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)