CHANGE • DICTIONARY ONE.COM • Definition of Change

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Change

noun

An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another. Synonyms: alteration, modification. "This storm is certainly a change for the worse" , "The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event.

The action of changing something. "His change on abortion cost him the election"

The result of alteration or modification. "There had been no change in the mountains"

The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due.

A thing that is different.

A different or fresh set of clothes.

Coins of small denomination regarded collectively.

Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency.

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A difference that is usually pleasant. Synonym: variety. "It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

verb

(past & past part. changed; pres. part. changing)

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation. Synonyms: alter, modify. "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

Undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature. "The weather changed last night"

Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence. Synonyms: alter, vary. "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another. Synonyms: shift, switch. "She switched psychiatrists" , "The car changed lanes"

Change clothes; put on different clothes.

Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category. Synonyms: commute, convert, exchange. "He changed his name" , "Convert centimeters into inches" , "Convert holdings into shares"

Give to, and receive from, one another. Synonyms: exchange, interchange. "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another. Synonym: transfer.

Become deeper in tone. Synonym: deepen. "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

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Remove or replace the coverings of. "After each guest we changed the bed linens"