Meaning & Definition of Change in English

1. 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"

• "The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

2. A relational difference between states

• Especially between states before and after some event

• "He attributed the change to their marriage"

3. The action of changing something

• "The change of government had no impact on the economy"

• "His change on abortion cost him the election"

4. The result of alteration or modification

• "There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"

• "There had been no change in the mountains"

5. 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"

6. A thing that is different

• "He inspected several changes before selecting one"

7. A different or fresh set of clothes

• "She brought a change in her overnight bag"

8. Coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• "He had a pocketful of change"

9. 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"

10. A difference that is usually pleasant

• "He goes to france for variety"

• "It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

1. Cause to change

• Make different

• Cause a transformation

• "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"

• "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

2. 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"

3. 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"

4. Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• "Switch to a different brand of beer"

• "She switched psychiatrists"

• "The car changed lanes"

5. Change clothes

• Put on different clothes

• "Change before you go to the opera"

6. Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"

• "He changed his name"

• "Convert centimeters into inches"

• "Convert holdings into shares"

7. Give to, and receive from, one another

• "Would you change places with me?"

• "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

8. Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• "She changed in chicago on her way to the east coast"

9. Become deeper in tone

• "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"

• "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

10. Remove or replace the coverings of

• "Father had to learn how to change the baby"

• "After each guest we changed the bed linens"