Synonyms for transition

Synonyms for (noun) transition

Synonyms: passage, transition

Definition: the act of passing from one state or place to the next

Similar words: change of state

Definition: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics


Synonyms: transition

Definition: a passage that connects a topic to one that follows

Similar words: passage

Definition: a section of text; particularly a section of medium length


Synonyms: transition, modulation

Definition: a musical passage moving from one key to another

Similar words: passage, musical passage

Definition: a short section of a musical composition


Synonyms: transition

Definition: a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

Similar words: 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


Synonyms: transition, conversion, changeover

Definition: an event that results in a transformation

Similar words: shift, transformation, transmutation

Definition: a qualitative change


Synonyms for (verb) transition

Synonyms: transition

Definition: make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)

Usage: The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets; The adagio transitioned into an allegro

Similar words: switch, change, shift

Definition: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Usage: switch to a different brand of beer; She switched psychiatrists; The car changed lanes


Synonyms: transition

Definition: cause to convert or undergo a transition

Usage: the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology

Similar words: convert

Definition: change the nature, purpose, or function of something

Usage: convert lead into gold; convert hotels into jails; convert slaves to laborers


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