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
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: 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?
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
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