change

Meanings

• 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"
• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
  • "he attributed the change to their marriage"
• the action of changing something
  • "the change of government had no impact on the economy"
  • "his change on abortion cost him the election"
• the result of alteration or modification
  • "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"
  • "there had been no change in the mountains"
• 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"
• a thing that is different
  • "he inspected several changes before selecting one"
• a different or fresh set of clothes
  • "she brought a change in her overnight bag"
• coins of small denomination regarded collectively
  • "he had a pocketful of change"
• 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"
• a difference that is usually pleasant
  • "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  • "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
• 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"
• 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"
• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
  • "The car changed lanes"
• change clothes; put on different clothes
  • "Change before you go to the opera"
• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
  • "He changed his name"
• give to, and receive from, one another
  • "Would you change places with me?"
• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
  • "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
• become deeper in tone
  • "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"
• remove or replace the coverings of
  • "Father had to learn how to change the baby"
  • "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

Synonyms

alter, alteration, commute, convert, deepen, exchange, interchange, modification, modify, shift, switch, transfer, variety, vary