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British pronunciation/t‍ʃˈe‍ɪnd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "change"

to change
01

to make a person or thing different

Transitive: to change sth
to change definition and meaning
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Can you change the settings on the thermostat?
The accident changed everything for him.
She changed her hairstyle from long to short.
1.1

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Intransitive
to change definition and meaning
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The weather changed suddenly.
Their relationship changed over the years.
The seasons change throughout the year.
1.2

to transition from one state, condition, or form to another

Intransitive: to change into a form or state | to change to a form or state
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The caterpillar changed into a butterfly after undergoing metamorphosis.
The weather changed from sunny to rainy within a few minutes.
Leaves on trees change from green to orange and red in the fall.
1.3

to make someone or something transition from one state, condition, or form to another

Transitive: to change sth | to change sth into sth
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The architect 's vision changed the barren land into a stunning skyscraper.
With a flick of his wand, the magician changed the empty hat into a bouquet of flowers.
The surprise announcement changed the atmosphere from dull to exciting.
1.4

to stop being in one position, state, or direction and start being in another

Transitive: to change a quality or state
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The bird changed direction in mid-flight.
The sky changes color during sunset.
02

to substitute one thing for another, particularly something better or newer, but of the same kind

Transitive: to change sth
to change definition and meaning
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I changed my old phone for a newer model.
He changes his laptop every three years.
He wants to change his financial advisor.
2.1

to exchange one's position with that of someone else's, so that one can have what the other person has

Transitive: to change a position or location
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In the middle of the game, the volleyball teams change courts.
At the interval, the hockey teams change sides on the ice.
Can I change places with you at the dinner table?
2.2

to convert the currency of one country to that of another

Transitive: to change a currency
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The bank downtown can change your Swiss money for you.
She needs to change some pounds.
I need to change my dollars to euros.
2.3

to exchange money of high value for the same amount but in coins or bills of lower value

Transitive: to change a sum of money
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The cashier changed my $ 50 bill into five $ 10 bills.
She changed her $ 20 bill into two $ 5 bills and some quarters.
Can you change a € 100 note?
03

to put different clothes on

Intransitive
to change definition and meaning
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You should change out of your muddy clothes before coming inside.
They hurried into the locker room to change.
She likes to change into pajamas as soon as she gets home from work.
3.1

to put clean clothes on a baby or change his or her diaper

Transitive: to change a baby
to change definition and meaning
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Can you please change the baby while I prepare her bottle?
Do n't forget to change the baby before we leave for the doctor 's appointment.
After breakfast, it 's time to change the baby before we head out for a walk.
04

to move from a vehicle, airplane, etc. to another in order to continue a journey

Intransitive
to change definition and meaning
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We had to change in Chicago to reach our final destination.
Passengers will need to change at the next station.
You 'll need to change in London to catch your connecting flight.
05

to return what one has bought, particularly due to it being faulty, in order to exchange it with a new one

Transitive: to change a purchased item
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She changed the broken toy for a new one at the store.
As long as you have the receipt, you can change the dress for a different style or size.
I had to change the shirt I bought because it had a hole in it.
Change
01

a process or result of becoming different

change definition and meaning
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The change in weather brought cooler temperatures and rain.
The company underwent a big change in leadership last year.
She noticed a significant change in her friend 's behavior lately.
02

the money that is returned to us when we have paid more than the actual cost of something

change definition and meaning
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As I paid for my bus fare with a larger bill, the driver handed me my change along with the ticket.
The store clerk apologized for the inconvenience and promptly provided me with the correct change after realizing they had overcharged me for the item.
After paying for my groceries, I received my change from the cashier, including a few coins and a dollar bill.
03

the action of changing something

04

a different or fresh set of clothes

05

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

06

the result of alteration or modification

07

a thing that is different

08

a difference that is usually pleasant

09

coins of small denomination regarded collectively

10

money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

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Can you change the settings on the thermostat?
The accident changed everything for him.
She changed her hairstyle from long to short.
Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.
We changed our travel plans and decided to do something different this year.
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