Definitions for change
tʃeɪndʒchange

Princeton's WordNet(3.45 / 11 votes)Rate this definition:

1. change, alteration, modification(noun)

   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"

2. change(noun)

   a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

   "he attributed the change to their marriage"

3. change(noun)

   the action of changing something

   "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

4. change(noun)

   the result of alteration or modification

   "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

5. change(noun)

   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"

6. change(noun)

   a thing that is different

   "he inspected several changes before selecting one"

7. change(noun)

   a different or fresh set of clothes

   "she brought a change in her overnight bag"

8. change(noun)

   coins of small denomination regarded collectively

   "he had a pocketful of change"

9. change(noun)

   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"

10. variety, change(verb)

    a difference that is usually pleasant

    "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

11. change, alter, modify(verb)

    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"

12. change(verb)

    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"

13. change, alter, vary(verb)

    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"

14. switch, shift, change(verb)

    lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

    "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"

15. change(verb)

    change clothes; put on different clothes

    "Change before you go to the opera"

16. change, exchange, commute, convert(verb)

    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"

17. exchange, change, interchange(verb)

    give to, and receive from, one another

    "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

18. transfer, change(verb)

    change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

    "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

19. deepen, change(verb)

    become deeper in tone

    "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

20. change(verb)

    remove or replace the coverings of

    "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. change(Noun)

   the process of becoming different.

   The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it.

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

2. change(Noun)

   a replacement, e.g. a change of clothes

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

3. change(Noun)

   money given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.

   A customer who pays with a 10-pound note for a u00A39 item receives one pound in change.

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

4. change(Noun)

   a transfer between vehicles

   The train journey from Bristol to Nottingham includes a change at Birmingham

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

5. change(Noun)

   a change-up pitch

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

6. change(Verb)

   To become something different.

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

7. change(Verb)

   To make something into something different.

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

8. change(Verb)

   To replace.

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

9. change(Verb)

   To replace one's clothing.

   Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

10. change(Verb)

    To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

    Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

11. change(Verb)

    To exchange.

    Etymology: Via , from changier, compare French changer, from cambio, of origin, from kamb-, from (s)ḱamb-. Cognate with Italian cambiare, Portuguese cambiar, Romanian schimb, Spanish cambiar. Used in English since the 13th Century.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Change(verb)

   to alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance

2. Change(verb)

   to alter by substituting something else for, or by giving up for something else; as, to change the clothes; to change one's occupation; to change one's intention

3. Change(verb)

   to give and take reciprocally; to exchange; -- followed by with; as, to change place, or hats, or money, with another

4. Change(verb)

   specifically: To give, or receive, smaller denominations of money (technically called change) for; as, to change a gold coin or a bank bill

5. Change(verb)

   to be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better

6. Change(verb)

   to pass from one phase to another; as, the moon changes to-morrow night

7. Change(verb)

   any variation or alteration; a passing from one state or form to another; as, a change of countenance; a change of habits or principles

8. Change(verb)

   a succesion or substitution of one thing in the place of another; a difference; novelty; variety; as, a change of seasons

9. Change(verb)

   a passing from one phase to another; as, a change of the moon

10. Change(verb)

    alteration in the order of a series; permutation

11. Change(verb)

    that which makes a variety, or may be substituted for another

12. Change(verb)

    small money; the money by means of which the larger coins and bank bills are made available in small dealings; hence, the balance returned when payment is tendered by a coin or note exceeding the sum due

13. Change(verb)

    a place where merchants and others meet to transact business; a building appropriated for mercantile transactions

14. Change(verb)

    a public house; an alehouse

15. Change(verb)

    any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Change

   chānj, v.t. to alter or make different: to put or give for another: to make to pass from one state to another: to exchange.—v.i. to suffer change: to change one's clothes.—n. the act of changing: alteration or variation of any kind: (Shak.) exchange: (Shak.) fickleness: a shift: variety: small coin: also used as a short term for the Exchange.—ns. Changeabil′ity, Change′ableness, fickleness: power of being changed.—adj. Change′able, subject or prone to change: fickle: inconstant.—adv. Change′ably.—adj. Change′ful, full of change: changeable.—adv. Change′fully.—ns. Change′fulness; Change′-house (Scot.), a small inn or alehouse.—adj. Change′less, without change: constant.—ns. Change′ling, a child taken or left by the fairies in place of another—usually an under-sized, crabbed child: one apt to change; Chang′er, one who changes the form of anything: one employed in changing or discounting money; Chang′ing-piece (Shak.), a fickle person.—Change colour, to blush or turn pale; Change one's mind, to form a different opinion; Change one's self, to change one's clothes; Change one's tune, to change from joy to sorrow: to change one's manner of speaking.—Put the change on, to delude, trick.—Ring the changes, to go through the various changes in ringing a peal of bells: to go over in every possible order: to pass counterfeit money: to bemuddle a shopman into giving too much change. [Fr. changer—Late L. cambiāre—L. cambīre, to barter.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. change

   In warrantry, is the voluntary substitution of a different voyage for a merchant ship than the one originally specified or agreed upon, an act which discharges the insurers. (See DEVIATION.)

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. change

   To cause or choose to think, act, behave or create in a new way, manner or with new understanding.

   The change in our behaviour is amazing for us all to see as we are so loving, kind and grateful for each other.

   Submitted by MaryC on July 10, 2020  

2. change

   To cause or choose to think, act, behave or create in an accurate, specific, easy and simple order or way.

   The change came via the collective desire to ensure that we all know we are intelligent people who use contraception and are accountable for our actions and behave responsibly.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 19, 2020  

3. change

   To communicate a feeling, thought or perception following receiving a form of communication, enlightenment, inspiration, knowing, learning or understanding of the root cause of a behavior, expression or spoken word and how it is intended and perceived in the specific moment so all effected achieve peace knowing it serves a purpose for all involved

   As a collective humanity we change naturally when we choose it so we can express ourselves, learn and move on and evolve as a united humanity knowing every moment on this planet serves its purpose for all involved and our evolution as individuals and a collective.

   Submitted by MaryC on December 7, 2015  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'change' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #450

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'change' in Written Corpus Frequency: #541

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'change' in Nouns Frequency: #48

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'change' in Verbs Frequency: #81

How to pronounce change?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say change in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of change in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of change in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of change in a Sentence

1. Lindsey Graham:

   Today, they were forced to change course.

2. Emeasoba George:

   It takes passion, courage, uniqueness and persistence to change the course of history or to break a record. ~Emeasoba George

3. Peter Fretwell:

   It shows two things, firstly that when faced with long-term poor conditions emperors will move, rather than try to tough it out at the old location, this gives them some resilience in the face of future change, secondly, it shows how little we know about what drives sea ice dynamics, which is worrying for all species that require that habitat.

4. Andrew Schneider:

   One person can have a profound effect on another. And two people...well, two people can work miracles. They can change a whole town. They can change the world.

5. Corporate Governance Andrew Ninian:

   Companies need to be looking at the impact of climate change on their business, products and strategy and set out to investors how they are responding to these risks.

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