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/tʃeɪndʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
The change in weather caught everyone off guard.
Coins of low denomination, used as a substitute for paper money.
Can you give me some change for this dollar bill?
A difference or alteration in something.
There has been a significant change in company policy.
verb
To make or become different; to alter.
She decided to change her hairstyle for the summer.
To replace one thing with another.
He had to change his plans due to the weather.
To become different.
The seasons change from summer to fall.
Etymology
Middle English 'chang' from Old French 'changier' from Latin 'cambiare'
Common Phrases and Expressions
change of heart:
a change in one's opinion or feelings
make a change:
to implement a new idea or approach
change hands:
to be passed from one owner to another
change for the better:
an improvement in a situation
out of change:
out of small currency or coins
Related Words
Slang Meanings
to break a $20 bill for smaller notes
Can you change a twenty?
to switch up one's style or approach
I think it's time for a change up in my wardrobe.