change
chaynj
- n 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 - n a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
he attributed the change to their marriage - n the action of changing something
the change of government had no impact on the economy
his change on abortion cost him the election - n the result of alteration or modification
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there had been no change in the mountains - n 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 - n a thing that is different
he inspected several changes before selecting one - n a different or fresh set of clothes
she brought a change in her overnight bag - n coins of small denomination regarded collectively
he had a pocketful of change - n 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 - n a difference that is usually pleasant
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic - v cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue - v 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 - v 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 - v lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
The car changed lanes - v change clothes; put on different clothes
- v exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
He changed his name - v give to, and receive from, one another
Would you change places with me? - v change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast - v become deeper in tone
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old - v remove or replace the coverings of
Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens
- We can change the electoral math that's been all about division and make it about addition about building a coalition for change and progress that stretches through Blue States .
- When a complex system, like the global climate, is about to experience a sudden, irrevocable change, there are early warning signs, according to a new paper in Nature.
- So I think I'll change my FB status to something like "The private market and insurance companies don't give a damn about your health care problems.