an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another: "the change was intended to increase sales"
a relational difference between states: especially between states before and after some event
the action of changing something: "the change of government had no impact on the economy"
the result of alteration or modification: "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"
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"
verb
undergo a change: become different in essence
cause to change: make different
make or 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: "switch to a different brand of beer"
change clothes: put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category: "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
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"
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