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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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Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.
She changed her hairstyle from long to short.
The accident changed everything for him.
1.1

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Intransitive
to change definition and meaning
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Mary has n't changed at all.
She changed as a person after traveling the world.
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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Leaves on trees change from green to orange and red in the fall.
The caterpillar changed into a butterfly after undergoing metamorphosis.
The water changes to vapor when heated.
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.
The comedian 's jokes changed the mood from somber to joyful
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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Chameleons change color to blend in with their surroundings.
The bird changed direction in mid-flight.
The river changes course over time.
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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He changes his laptop every three years.
He wants to change his financial advisor.
I changed my old phone for a newer model.
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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At the interval, the hockey teams change sides on the ice.
Can I change places with you at the dinner table?
He wants to change rooms with his sister to get the bigger one.
2.2

to convert the currency of one country to that of another

Transitive: to change a currency
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He is planning to change his yen into pounds for his upcoming business trip.
I need to change my dollars to euros.
She needs to change some pounds.
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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Can you change a € 100 note?
She changed her $ 20 bill into two $ 5 bills and some quarters.
The cashier changed my $ 50 bill into five $ 10 bills.
03

to put different clothes on

Intransitive
to change definition and meaning
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After getting wet in the rain, they went home to change into dry clothes.
She likes to change into pajamas as soon as she gets home from work.
They hurried into the locker room to change.
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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After breakfast, it 's time to change the baby before we head out for a walk.
Can you please change the baby while I prepare her bottle?
During the flight, I had to change the baby twice to keep him comfortable.
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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Passengers will need to change at the next station.
We had to change in Chicago to reach our final destination.
You 'll need to change at the bus terminal to continue your journey.
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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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.
She changed the broken toy for a new one at the store.
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.
She noticed a significant change in her friend's behavior lately.
The company underwent a big change in leadership last year.
02

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

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When I handed the server a twenty-dollar bill for my meal, I waited patiently for my change to be returned.
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.
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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