change

²change

noun

Definition of CHANGE

1

: the act, process, or result of changing: as a : alteration <a change in the weather> b : transformation <a time of vast social change> <going through changes> c : substitution <a change of scenery> d : the passage of the moon from one monthly revolution to another; also : the passage of the moon from one phase to another e : menopause

2

: a fresh set of clothes

3

British : exchange 5a

4

a : money in small denominations received in exchange for an equivalent sum in larger denominations b : money returned when a payment exceeds the amount due c : coins especially of low denominations <a pocketful of change> d : a negligible additional amount <only six minutes and change left in the game> e : money 1 <cost a large chunk of change>

5

: an order in which a set of bells is struck in change ringing

6

: changeup

Examples of CHANGE

1. There has been little if any change in her daily routine.
2. You shouldn't be afraid of change. Change is a natural part of life.
3. The years have brought many changes to the town's economy.
4. We need to make some changes in the system.
5. Many voters believe that it's time for a change.
6. We've had to make a slight change in the schedule.
7. a change for the worse
8. We've been so busy that a quiet day at home was a welcome change.
9. We eat at home a lot, so dining out sometimes is a nice change.
10. Have you got change for a $10 bill?

First Known Use of CHANGE

13th century

Related to CHANGE

Synonyms: alteration, difference, modification, redoing, refashioning, remaking, remodeling, revamping, review, revise, revision, reworking, variation

Antonyms: fixation, stabilization

Related Words: amendment, correction, rectification, reform; conversion, deformation, distortion, metamorphosis, mutation, transfiguration, transformation; fluctuation, oscillation, shift; displacement, replacement, substitution; adjustment, modulation, regulation, tweak; redesign, redo

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