Meaning & use

change

verb·Everyday

To make or become different; to replace one thing with another.

See it in a sentence

The company changed its logo to appeal to a younger audience.

Her opinion changed completely after she read the full report.

A note on using this word

Change is one of the most versatile words in English, functioning naturally as a verb, an abstract noun, and a noun for coins.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

The act, process, or result of becoming different.

The town has seen enormous change since the new highway opened.

3. noun

Coins or small money returned to a buyer after a payment exceeds the price.

The cashier counted out my change and handed it back with the receipt.

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