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change

noun
  1. the action of changing something
    “the change of government had no impact on the economy”
  2. a different or fresh set of clothes
    “The lawyer brought a change in their overnight bag.”
  3. a thing that is different
    “The owner inspected several changes before selecting one.”
  4. a difference that is usually pleasant
    variety
  5. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
    “the change was intended to increase sales”
    alterationmodification
  6. the result of alteration or modification
    “there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs”
  7. money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
    “They got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver.”
  8. 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”
  9. coins of small denomination regarded collectively
    “They had a pocketful of change and nothing in their wallet.”
  10. a relational difference between states
verb
  1. to undergo a change
  2. to become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
    “Their mood changes in accordance with the weather.”
    altervary
  3. to cause to change
    altermodify
  4. to exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
    “I changed my seat in row 17 for one in row 18.”
    exchange
  5. to remove or replace the coverings of
    “Father had to learn how to change the baby”
  6. to change clothes
  7. to lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
    switch
  8. to become deeper in tone
    “Their voice began to change when they were 12 years old.”
    deepen
  9. to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
    “They changed trains on their way to the coast.”
    transfer
  10. to give to, and receive from, one another
    “Would you change places with me?”
    interchange