changes

change[ t?end?s ]

• n.
  • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

    "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"

    同义词：alterationmodification

  • a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

    "he attributed the change to their marriage"

  • the action of changing something

    "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

  • the result of alteration or modification

    "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

  • the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

    "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change"

  • a thing that is different

    "he inspected several changes before selecting one"

  • a different or fresh set of clothes

    "she brought a change in her overnight bag"

  • coins of small denomination regarded collectively

    "he had a pocketful of change"

  • money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

    "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver"

  • a difference that is usually pleasant

    "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

    同义词：variety

• v.
  • undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

    "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"

  • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

    "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

    同义词：altermodify

  • make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

    "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"

    同义词：altervary

  • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

    "The car changed lanes"

    同义词：switchshift

  • change clothes; put on different clothes
  • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

    "He changed his name"

    同义词：exchangecommuteconvert

  • give to, and receive from, one another

    "Would you change places with me?"

    同义词：exchangeinterchange

  • change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

    "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

    同义词：transfer

  • become deeper in tone

    "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"

    同义词：deepen

  • remove or replace the coverings of

    "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"