change

[tʃeɪndʒ]

change Definition

• 1. to make or become different
• 2. money given in exchange for the same amount in different currency
• 3. coins rather than banknotes

Using change: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "change" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to change my clothes before we go out.

• Example

  The company has changed its policy on vacation time.

• Example

  Can you change a twenty-dollar bill?

• Example

  I prefer to use change instead of bills when paying for small items.

• Example

  We need to make some changes to the schedule.

change Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for change

• alter
• modify
• transform
• shift
• convert

Antonyms for change

• maintain
• preserve
• stagnate

Idioms Using change

• change hands

  to pass from one owner to another

  Example

  The property has changed hands several times over the years.

• change one's tune

  to alter one's opinion or attitude

  Example

  He used to be against the idea, but now he's changed his tune.

• ring the changes

  to vary the ways in which something is done or presented

  Example

  We need to ring the changes and come up with some fresh ideas.

Phrases with change

• change of heart

  a reversal of one's feelings or opinion

  Example

  After seeing the evidence, he had a change of heart and decided to support the new policy.

• change of pace

  a variation in one's usual routine or activities

  Example

  I'm going to take a break and do something different for a change of pace.

• change of scenery

  a move to a different location or environment

  Example

  I need a change of scenery, so I'm planning a trip to the beach.

Origins of change

from Old French 'changier', from Latin 'cambiare', meaning 'to exchange'

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Summary: change in Brief

The term 'change' [tʃeɪndʒ] refers to the act of making or becoming different, as well as the exchange of money or coins. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, and is often associated with modifying routines or policies, exemplified by 'We need to make some changes to the schedule.' 'Change' extends into phrases like 'change of heart,' and idioms like 'change one's tune,' denoting altered opinions or attitudes, and 'ring the changes,' implying variation in presentation.