changed; changing
Definition of change
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to make different in some particular : alter
never bothered to change the will
b
: to make radically different : transform
can't change human nature
c
: to give a different position, course, or direction to
changed his residence from Ohio to California
2a
: to replace with another
let's change the subject
b
: to make a shift from one to another : switch
always changes sides in an argument
c
: to exchange for an equivalent sum of money (as in smaller denominations or in a foreign currency)
change a 20-dollar bill
d
: to undergo a modification of
foliage changing color
e
: to put fresh clothes or covering on
change a bed
1
: to become different
some things never change
2
: to undergo transformation, transition, or substitution
winter changed to spring
4
: to put on different clothes
need a few minutes to change for dinner
5
: to shift one's means of conveyance : transfer
on the bus trip he had to change twice
change hands
: to pass from the possession of one owner to that of another
money changes hands many times
change
nounDefinition of change (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act, process, or result of changing: such 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 (see revolution sense 1a) to another
also
: the passage of the moon from one phase (see phase entry 1 sense 1) to another
e
: menopause
2a
: money in small denominations received in exchange for an equivalent sum in larger denominations
b
: money returned when a payment exceeds the amount due
a cashier quick at making change
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 sense 1
cost a large chunk of change
3
: a fresh set of clothes
5
: changeup
6
: an order in which a set of bells is struck in change ringing
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The first known use of change was in the 13th century
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