change (Noun) — An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another. ex. "the change was intended to increase sales" ex. "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"
change (Noun) — A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event. ex. "he attributed the change to their marriage"
change (Noun) — The action of changing something. ex. "the change of government had no impact on the economy" ex. "his change on abortion cost him the election"
change (Noun) — The result of alteration or modification. ex. "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs" ex. "there had been no change in the mountains"
change (Noun) — The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due. ex. "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change"
change (Noun) — A thing that is different. ex. "he inspected several changes before selecting one"
change (Noun) — A different or fresh set of clothes. ex. "she brought a change in her overnight bag"
change (Noun) — Coins of small denomination regarded collectively. ex. "he had a pocketful of change"
change (Noun) — Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency. ex. "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver"
change (Noun) — A difference that is usually pleasant. ex. "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
change (Verb) — Make different; cause a transformation. ex. "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
change (Verb) — Undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature. ex. "She changed completely as she grew older" ex. "The weather changed last night"
change (Verb) — Become different in some particular way. ex. "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"
change (Verb) — Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another. ex. "The car changed lanes"
change (Verb) — Put on different clothes. ex. "Change before you go to the opera"
change (Verb) — Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category. ex. "He changed his name"
change (Verb) — Give to, and receive from, one another. ex. "Would you change places with me?"
change (Verb) — Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another. ex. "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
change (Verb) — Become deeper in tone. ex. "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"
change (Verb) — Remove or replace the coverings of. ex. "Father had to learn how to change the baby" ex. "After each guest we changed the bed linens"