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Detailed Synonyms for change in English

change:

to change verbe (changes, changed, changing)

  1. to change
    to change; to interchange; to alter; to transform; to vary; to invent; to create; to make
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
    • interchange verbe (interchanges, interchanged, interchanging)
    • alter verbe (alters, altered, altering)
    • transform verbe (transforms, transformed, transforming)
    • vary verbe (varies, varied, varying)
    • invent verbe (invents, invented, inventing)
    • create verbe (creates, created, creating)
    • make verbe (makes, made, making)
    to switch
    – the act of changing one thing or position for another 1
    • switch verbe (switches, switched, switching)
      • his switch on abortion cost him the election1
  2. to change
    put other clothes on; to change
  3. to change
    to exchange
    – put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items 1
    • exchange verbe (exchanges, exchanged, exchanging)
    to switch; to swop; to swap
    – exchange or give (something) in exchange for 1
    • switch verbe (switches, switched, switching)
    • swop verbe, britannique (swops, swopped, swopping)
    • swap verbe, américain (swaps, swapped, swapping)
    to interchange; to change; to trade; to convert; to change for; to shunt
    • interchange verbe (interchanges, interchanged, interchanging)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
    • trade verbe (trades, traded, trading)
    • convert verbe (converts, converted, converting)
    • change for verbe (changes for, changed for, changing for)
    • shunt verbe (shunts, shunted, shunting)
  4. to change
    to modify; to change; to reshape; to alter; to reform; to rewrite
    • modify verbe (modifies, modified, modifying)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
    • reshape verbe (reshapes, reshaped, reshaping)
    • alter verbe (alters, altered, altering)
    • reform verbe (reforms, reformed, reforming)
    • rewrite verbe (rewrites, rewrote, rewriting)
  5. to change
    to exchange; to change; to barter; to trade in
    • exchange verbe (exchanges, exchanged, exchanging)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
    • barter verbe (barters, bartered, bartering)
    • trade in verbe (trades in, traded in, trading in)
    to swap; to switch
    – exchange or give (something) in exchange for 1
    • swap verbe, américain (swaps, swapped, swapping)
    • switch verbe (switches, switched, switching)
  6. to change
    to modify; to alter; to change
    • modify verbe (modifies, modified, modifying)
    • alter verbe (alters, altered, altering)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
  7. to change
    to bend; to turn back; to change
    • bend verbe (bends, bended, bending)
    • turn back verbe (turns back, turned back, turning back)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
  8. to change
    do over again; to renew; to refresh; to change
  9. to change
    – change from one vehicle or transportation line to another 1
    to change over; stop over
    to change
    – change from one vehicle or transportation line to another 1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast1
  10. to change
    – change from one vehicle or transportation line to another 1
    to transfer; to change
    – change from one vehicle or transportation line to another 1
    • transfer verbe (transfers, transferred, transferring)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast1
  11. to change
    – undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature 1
    to change
    – undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature 1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • She changed completely as she grew older1
      • The weather changed last night1
  12. to change
    – become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence 1
    to alter; to change; to vary
    – become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence 1
    • alter verbe (alters, altered, altering)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • her mood changes in accordance with the weather1
    • vary verbe (varies, varied, varying)
      • The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season1
  13. to change
    – cause to change; make different; cause a transformation 1
    to alter; to change; to modify
    – cause to change; make different; cause a transformation 1
    • alter verbe (alters, altered, altering)
      • The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue1
    • modify verbe (modifies, modified, modifying)
  14. to change
    – exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category 1
    to exchange; to convert; to change; to commute
    – exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category 1
    • exchange verbe (exchanges, exchanged, exchanging)
    • convert verbe (converts, converted, converting)
      • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?1
      • convert centimeters into inches1
      • convert holdings into shares1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • He changed his name1
    • commute verbe (commutes, commuted, commuting)
  15. to change
    – remove or replace the coverings of 1
    to change
    – remove or replace the coverings of 1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • Father had to learn how to change the baby1
      • After each guest we changed the bed linens1
  16. to change
    – change clothes; put on different clothes 1
    to change
    – change clothes; put on different clothes 1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
  17. to change
    – lay aside, abandon, or leave for another 1
    to shift; to change; to switch
    – lay aside, abandon, or leave for another 1
    • shift verbe (shifts, shifted, shifting)
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • The car changed lanes1
    • switch verbe (switches, switched, switching)
      • switch to a different brand of beer1
      • She switched psychiatrists1
  18. to change
    – become deeper in tone 1
    to change; to deepen
    – become deeper in tone 1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • His voice began to change when he was 12 years old1
    • deepen verbe (deepens, deepened, deepening)
      • Her voice deepened when she whispered the password1
  19. to change
    – give to, and receive from, one another 1
    to exchange; to change; to interchange
    – give to, and receive from, one another 1
    • exchange verbe (exchanges, exchanged, exchanging)
      • We have been exchanging letters for a year1
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)
      • Would you change places with me?1
    • interchange verbe (interchanges, interchanged, interchanging)
  20. to change
    – To modify the value of a property or attribute. 2
    to change
    – To modify the value of a property or attribute. 2
    • change verbe (changes, changed, changing)

Conjugations for change:

present
  1. change
  2. change
  3. changes
  4. change
  5. change
  6. change
simple past
  1. changed
  2. changed
  3. changed
  4. changed
  5. changed
  6. changed
present perfect
  1. have changed
  2. have changed
  3. has changed
  4. have changed
  5. have changed
  6. have changed
past continuous
  1. was changing
  2. were changing
  3. was changing
  4. were changing
  5. were changing
  6. were changing
future
  1. shall change
  2. will change
  3. will change
  4. shall change
  5. will change
  6. will change
continuous present
  1. am changing
  2. are changing
  3. is changing
  4. are changing
  5. are changing
  6. are changing
subjunctive
  1. be changed
  2. be changed
  3. be changed
  4. be changed
  5. be changed
  6. be changed
diverse
  1. change!
  2. let's change!
  3. changed
  4. changing
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

change [the ~] nom

  1. the change
    the mutation; the change; the modification; the alteration; the amendment
  2. the change
    the modification; the amendment; the change; the alteration
  3. the change
    the change; the bending
  4. the change
    the change; the turn
  5. the change
    the change
  6. the change
    the changing; the conversion; the alteration; the transformation; the reformation; the altering; the remodelling; the transposition; the change; the change of form
  7. the change
    the switch-over; the transfer; the change
  8. the change
    the exchange
    – put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items 1
    the swap; the swop
    – an equal exchange 1
    • swap [the ~] nom, américain
    • swop [the ~] nom, britannique
    the trade-in; the barter; the wheeling and dealing; the bartering; the change
  9. the change
    the turning-point; the turn; the change; the crisis; the state of emergency; the emergency situation
  10. the change
    the exchange; the change
    the switch
    – make a shift in or exchange of 1
    • switch [the ~] nom
      • First Joe led; then we switched1
  11. the change
    the exchange; the trade-in; the bartering; the change; the haggling; the shady dealings
  12. the change
    the turn; the swerve; the change
  13. the change
    the amendment; the modification; the alteration; the commutation; the change; the changing
  14. the change
    the transfer; the mutation; the switch-over; the change
  15. the change
    – the action of changing something 1
    the change
    – the action of changing something 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • the change of government had no impact on the economy1
      • his change on abortion cost him the election1
  16. the change
    – a different or fresh set of clothes 1
    the change
    – a different or fresh set of clothes 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • she brought a change in her overnight bag1
  17. the change
    – a thing that is different 1
    the change
    – a thing that is different 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • he inspected several changes before selecting one1
  18. the change
    – a difference that is usually pleasant 1
    the change; the variety
    – a difference that is usually pleasant 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic1
    • variety [the ~] nom
      • he goes to France for variety1
  19. the change
    – an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 1
    the change; the alteration; the modification
    – an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • the change was intended to increase sales1
      • this storm is certainly a change for the worse1
    • alteration [the ~] nom
    • modification [the ~] nom
      • the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago1
  20. the change
    – the result of alteration or modification 1
    the change
    – the result of alteration or modification 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs1
      • there had been no change in the mountains1
  21. the change
    – money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency 1
    the change
    – money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver1
  22. the change
    – the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due 1
    the change
    – the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change1
  23. the change
    – coins of small denomination regarded collectively 1
    the change
    – coins of small denomination regarded collectively 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • he had a pocketful of change1
  24. the change
    – a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event 1
    the change
    – a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event 1
    • change [the ~] nom
      • he attributed the change to their marriage1

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Antonyms for "change":


Related Definitions for "change":

  1. the action of changing something1
    • the change of government had no impact on the economy1
    • his change on abortion cost him the election1
  2. a different or fresh set of clothes1
    • she brought a change in her overnight bag1
  3. a thing that is different1
    • he inspected several changes before selecting one1
  4. a difference that is usually pleasant1
    • it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic1
  5. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another1
    • the change was intended to increase sales1
    • this storm is certainly a change for the worse1
  6. the result of alteration or modification1
    • there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs1
    • there had been no change in the mountains1
  7. money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency1
    • he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver1
  8. the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due1
    • I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change1
  9. coins of small denomination regarded collectively1
    • he had a pocketful of change1
  10. a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event1
    • he attributed the change to their marriage1
  11. undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature1
    • She changed completely as she grew older1
    • The weather changed last night1
  12. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence1
    • her mood changes in accordance with the weather1
  13. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category1
    • He changed his name1
  14. remove or replace the coverings of1
    • Father had to learn how to change the baby1
    • After each guest we changed the bed linens1
  15. change clothes; put on different clothes1
  16. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another1
    • The car changed lanes1
  17. become deeper in tone1
    • His voice began to change when he was 12 years old1
  18. change from one vehicle or transportation line to another1
    • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast1
  19. give to, and receive from, one another1
    • Would you change places with me?1
  20. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation1
    • The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue1
  21. To modify the value of a property or attribute.2

Related Synonyms for change