change

nouns

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"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"
alteration, change, modification
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
"he attributed the change to their marriage"
change
is a type of (narrower)
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
relation
the action of changing something
"the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
change
is a type of (narrower)
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
"there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
action
the result of alteration or modification
"there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"
change
is a type of (narrower)
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
"the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot
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"
change
is a type of (narrower)
money in the form of bills or coins
"there is a desperate shortage of hard cash"
cash, hard cash, hard currency
a thing that is different
"he inspected several changes before selecting one"
change
is a type of (narrower)
an entity that is not named specifically
"I couldn't tell what the thing was"
thing
a different or fresh set of clothes
"she brought a change in her overnight bag"
change
is a type of (narrower)
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
"he had a pocketful of change"
change
is a type of (narrower)
a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
coin
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"
change
is a type of (narrower)
money in the form of bills or coins
"there is a desperate shortage of hard cash"
cash, hard cash, hard currency
a difference that is usually pleasant
"he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
change, variety

verbs

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
alter, change, modify
is derived from
changer
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"
change
antonym
stay
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"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
alter, change, vary
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
"switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
change, shift, switch
change clothes; put on different clothes
"Change before you go to the opera"
change
verb group
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
"switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
change, shift, switch
is a type of (narrower)
put on clothes
"we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?"
dress, get dressed
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
"Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"
change, commute, convert, exchange
give to, and receive from, one another
"Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"
change, exchange, interchange
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
"She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
change, transfer
become deeper in tone
"His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"
change, deepen
remove or replace the coverings of
"Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"
change
is a type of (narrower)
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
"He replaced the old razor blade"; "We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago"; "the insurance will replace the lost income"; "This antique vase can never be replaced"
replace