Meaning : An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.
Example :
The change was intended to increase sales.
This storm is certainly a change for the worse.
The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago.
Synonyms : alteration, modification
Meaning : A relational difference between states. Especially between states before and after some event.
Example :
He attributed the change to their marriage.
Meaning : The action of changing something.
Example :
The change of government had no impact on the economy.
His change on abortion cost him the election.
Meaning : The result of alteration or modification.
Example :
There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs.
There had been no change in the mountains.
Meaning : The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due.
Example :
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change.
Meaning : A thing that is different.
Example :
He inspected several changes before selecting one.
Meaning : A different or fresh set of clothes.
Example :
She brought a change in her overnight bag.
Meaning : Coins of small denomination regarded collectively.
Example :
He had a pocketful of change.
Meaning : Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency.
Example :
He got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver.
Meaning : A difference that is usually pleasant.
Example :
He goes to France for variety.
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic.
Synonyms : variety
Meaning : Undergo a change. Become different in essence. Losing one's or its original nature.
Example :
She changed completely as she grew older.
The weather changed last night.
Meaning : Change clothes. Put on different clothes.
Example :
Change before you go to the opera.
Meaning : Give to, and receive from, one another.
Example :
Would you change places with me?.
We have been exchanging letters for a year.
Synonyms : exchange, interchange
Meaning : Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another.
Example :
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast.
Synonyms : transfer
Meaning : Become deeper in tone.
Example :
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old.
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password.
Synonyms : deepen
Meaning : Remove or replace the coverings of.
Example :
Father had to learn how to change the baby.
After each guest we changed the bed linens.