Definition (noun) an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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the change was intended to increase sales
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this storm is certainly a change for the worse
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the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
Definition (noun) a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
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he attributed the change to their marriage
Definition (noun) the action of changing something
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the change of government had no impact on the economy
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his change on abortion cost him the election
Definition (noun) the result of alteration or modification
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there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
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there had been no change in the mountains
Definition (noun) the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
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I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
Definition (noun) a thing that is different
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he inspected several changes before selecting one
Definition (noun) a different or fresh set of clothes
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she brought a change in her overnight bag
Definition (noun) coins of small denomination regarded collectively
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he had a pocketful of change
Definition (noun) money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
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he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
Definition (noun) a difference that is usually pleasant
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he goes to France for variety
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it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Definition (verb) cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
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The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Definition (verb) undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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She changed completely as she grew older
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The weather changed last night
Definition (verb) become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
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her mood changes in accordance with the weather
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The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
Definition (verb) lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
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switch to a different brand of beer
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She switched psychiatrists
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The car changed lanes
Definition (verb) change clothes; put on different clothes
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Change before you go to the opera
Definition (verb) exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
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Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
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He changed his name
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convert centimeters into inches
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convert holdings into shares
Definition (verb) give to, and receive from, one another
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Would you change places with me?
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We have been exchanging letters for a year
Definition (verb) change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
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She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
Definition (verb) become deeper in tone
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His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
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Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
Definition (verb) remove or replace the coverings of
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Father had to learn how to change the baby
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After each guest we changed the bed linens