change

verb
UK: /tʃeɪndʒ/
US: /tʃeɪndʒ/

  1. To become different, or to make something become different.

    1. The weather can change quickly here. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to change our approach to this problem to achieve better results. [ ] [ ]

  2. To remove one thing and put something else in its place.

    1. Can you change the baby's diaper please? [ ] [ ]
    2. I'd like to change my appointment to Tuesday if that's possible for you. [ ] [ ]

  3. To exchange money for money of a different type or smaller value.

    1. I need to change this dollar into coins. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you change a twenty-dollar bill for me; I need some smaller notes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

transform currency transition shift modify alter variation exchange convert adjust
change noun

  1. The act of becoming different, or something that is different.

    1. I noticed a big change in his attitude. [ ] [ ]
    2. Climate change is a serious threat to our planet and future generations. [ ] [ ]

  2. Money in the form of coins or small notes.

    1. Do you have any change for the vending machine? [ ] [ ]
    2. I always keep some change in my car for parking meters and tolls. [ ] [ ]

  3. A fresh set of clothes.

    1. I brought a change of clothes in my bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the hike, I wanted to change into something more comfortable. [ ] [ ]
change intransitive-verb

  1. To put on different or fresh clothes.

    1. I need to change before dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had to quickly change into his sports uniform for the gym class. [ ] [ ]
change transitive-verb

  1. To give someone money back after they have paid more than the actual price for something.

    1. The cashier didn't change me correctly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Did he change you the right amount, or do you need to go back and ask? [ ] [ ]
change idiom

  1. To exchange something for something else.

    1. I'll change places with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to change roles in the company to utilize their diverse talents. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "change" in English means: To become different, or to make something become different., To remove one thing and put something else in its place., To exchange money for money of a different type or smaller value..

The phonetic transcription of "change" is /tʃeɪndʒ/ in British English and /tʃeɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "change": transform, currency, transition, shift, modify, alter, variation, exchange, convert, adjust.

Example usage of "change": "The weather can change quickly here.". More examples on the page.