Synonyms for change

Synonyms for (noun) change

Synonyms: change

Definition: the action of changing something

Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election

Similar words: action

Definition: something done (usually as opposed to something said)

Usage: there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions


Synonyms: change

Definition: a different or fresh set of clothes

Usage: she brought a change in her overnight bag

Similar words: clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, article of clothing, habiliment

Definition: a covering designed to be worn on a person's body


Synonyms: change

Definition: a thing that is different

Usage: he inspected several changes before selecting one

Similar words: thing

Definition: an entity that is not named specifically

Usage: I couldn't tell what the thing was


Synonyms: change, variety

Definition: a difference that is usually pleasant

Usage: he goes to France for variety; it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic

Similar words: difference

Definition: the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

Usage: there are many differences between jazz and rock


Synonyms: change, modification, alteration

Definition: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Usage: 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

Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening

Definition: an event that happens


Synonyms: change

Definition: the result of alteration or modification

Usage: there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs; there had been no change in the mountains

Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot

Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event


Synonyms: change

Definition: money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

Usage: he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver

Similar words: hard cash, hard currency, cash

Definition: money in the form of bills or coins

Usage: there is a desperate shortage of hard cash


Synonyms: change

Definition: the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

Usage: I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change

Similar words: hard cash, hard currency, cash

Definition: money in the form of bills or coins

Usage: there is a desperate shortage of hard cash


Synonyms: change

Definition: coins of small denomination regarded collectively

Usage: he had a pocketful of change

Similar words: coin

Definition: a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money


Synonyms: change

Definition: a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

Usage: he attributed the change to their marriage

Similar words: relation

Definition: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together


Synonyms for (verb) change

Synonyms: convert, exchange, commute, change

Definition: exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Usage: Could you convert my dollars into pounds?; He changed his name; convert centimeters into inches; convert holdings into shares

Similar words: replace

Definition: substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

Usage: He replaced the old razor blade; We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago; the insurance will replace the lost income; This antique vase can never be replaced


Synonyms: change

Definition: remove or replace the coverings of

Usage: Father had to learn how to change the baby; After each guest we changed the bed linens

Similar words: replace

Definition: substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

Usage: He replaced the old razor blade; We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago; the insurance will replace the lost income; This antique vase can never be replaced


Synonyms: change

Definition: change clothes; put on different clothes

Usage: Change before you go to the opera

Similar words: get dressed, dress

Definition: put on clothes

Usage: we had to dress quickly; dress the patient; Can the child dress by herself?


Synonyms: deepen, change

Definition: become deeper in tone

Usage: His voice began to change when he was 12 years old; Her voice deepened when she whispered the password

Similar words: change

Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night


Synonyms: transfer, change

Definition: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Usage: She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast

Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move

Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast


Synonyms: change, interchange, exchange

Definition: give to, and receive from, one another

Usage: Would you change places with me?; We have been exchanging letters for a year

Similar words: transfer

Definition: cause to change ownership

Usage: I transferred my stock holdings to my children


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