change

Definitions

1. 1transitive 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. 2transitive 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. 3transitive verb

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

4. 4transitive 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. 5intransitive verb

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

6. 6intransitive verb

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

7. 7transitive 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. 8transitive verb

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

9. 9transitive verb

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

10. 10transitive verb

    Alteration in the order of a series; permutation.

11. 11transitive verb

    That which makes a variety, or may be substituted for another.

12. 12transitive 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. 13transitive verb

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

14. 14transitive verb

    A public house; an alehouse.

15. 15transitive verb

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

16. 16noun

    the action of changing something

    "the change of government had no impact on the economy"

    "his change on abortion cost him the election"

17. 17noun

    a different or fresh set of clothes

    "she brought a change in her overnight bag"

18. 18noun

    a thing that is different

    "he inspected several changes before selecting one"

19. 19noun

    a difference that is usually pleasant

    "he goes to France for variety"

    "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

    Synonyms

    variety
20. 20noun

    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"

    Synonyms

    alterationmodification
21. 21noun

    the result of alteration or modification

    "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"

    "there had been no change in the mountains"

22. 22noun

    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"

23. 23noun

    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"

24. 24noun

    coins of small denomination regarded collectively

    "he had a pocketful of change"

25. 25noun

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

    "he attributed the change to their marriage"

26. 26verb

    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"

27. 27verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    altervary
28. 28verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    altermodify
29. 29verb

    exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

    "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"

    "He changed his name"

    Synonyms

    commuteconvertexchange
30. 30verb

    remove or replace the coverings of

    "Father had to learn how to change the baby"

    "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

31. 31verb

    change clothes; put on different clothes

    "Change before you go to the opera"

32. 32verb

    lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

    "switch to a different brand of beer"

    "She switched psychiatrists"

    Synonyms

    shiftswitch
33. 33verb

    become deeper in tone

    "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"

    "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

    Synonyms

    deepen
34. 34verb

    change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

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

    Synonyms

    transfer
35. 35verb

    give to, and receive from, one another

    "Would you change places with me?"

    "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

    Synonyms

    exchangeinterchange